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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment1,140
Mean wage15.51
Entry wage10.02
10th percentile wage9.44
50th percentile wage12.76
90th percentile wage28.11
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Other Services43037.6%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities39034%
Financial Activities25021.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Trade, Transportation & Utilities39018.22
Financial Activities25016.49
Other Services43012.94
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.51 $28.09  -$12.58
2014$15.09+2.8%$27.33 +2.8%-$12.24
2013$14.66+2.9%$26.56 +2.9%-$11.89
2012$14.31+2.5%$25.92 +2.5%-$11.60
2011$14.02+2.1%$25.39 +2.1%-$11.37
2010$13.74+2.0%$24.88 +2.0%-$11.14
2009$13.42+2.4%$24.31 +2.4%-$10.88
2008$13.36+.5%$24.20 +.5%-$10.83
2007$13.34+.2%$24.15 +.2%-$10.81
2006$12.97+2.8%$23.49 +2.8%-$10.51
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.51 $30.21  -$14.70
2014$15.09+2.8%$29.96 +.8%-$14.87
2013$14.66+2.9%$29.32 +2.2%-$14.65
2012$14.31+2.5%$28.73 +2.1%-$14.42
2011$14.02+2.1%$28.24 +1.7%-$14.22
2010$13.74+2.0%$27.80 +1.6%-$14.05
2009$13.42+2.4%$27.33 +1.7%-$13.90
2008$13.36+.5%$26.96 +1.4%-$13.59
2007$13.34+.2%$26.27 +2.6%-$12.93
2006$12.97+2.8%$25.43 +3.3%-$12.46

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
Danbury 16.08 160
Hartford 15.75 970
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.51 1,140
New Haven 14.62 870
Waterbury 14.15 270
Highest Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.51 1,140
Hartford 15.75 970
New Haven 14.62 870
Norwich-New London 12.17 530
Waterbury 14.15 270
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