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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage16.80
Entry wage15.33
10th percentile wage14.85
50th percentile wage17.02
90th percentile wage18.96
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services200
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
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Other Services20016.80
Funeral Attendants (39-4021)
Perform variety of tasks during funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.80 $15.29  $1.51
2014$16.68+.7%$15.18 +.7%$1.50
2013$16.34+2.0%$14.88 +2.0%$1.47
2012$16.14+1.3%$14.69 +1.3%$1.45
2011$15.90+1.5%$14.47 +1.5%$1.43
2010$15.68+1.4%$14.27 +1.4%$1.41
2009$15.52+1.1%$14.12 +1.1%$1.39
2008$15.21+2.0%$13.84 +2.0%$1.37
2007$14.80+2.8%$13.47 +2.8%$1.33
2006$14.22+4.1%$12.94 +4.1%$1.28
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.80 $30.21  -$13.41
2014$16.68+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$13.28
2013$16.34+2.0%$29.32 +2.2%-$12.97
2012$16.14+1.3%$28.73 +2.1%-$12.59
2011$15.90+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$12.33
2010$15.68+1.4%$27.80 +1.6%-$12.11
2009$15.52+1.1%$27.33 +1.7%-$11.81
2008$15.21+2.0%$26.96 +1.4%-$11.74
2007$14.80+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$11.47
2006$14.22+4.1%$25.43 +3.3%-$11.21

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Waterbury 17.62 20
Bridgeport-Stamford 16.80  
Danbury 12.93 20
Norwich-New London 12.40 30
Highest Employment
Norwich-New London 12.40 30
Waterbury 17.62 20
Danbury 12.93 20
Bridgeport-Stamford 16.80  
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