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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment13,750
Mean wage15.00
Entry wage9.84
10th percentile wage9.43
50th percentile wage11.96
90th percentile wage26.26
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities13,40097.5%
Leisure and Hospitality1200.9%
Manufacturing900.6%
Other Services700.5%
Education & Health Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Other Services7017.73
Leisure and Hospitality12017.11
Trade, Transportation & Utilities13,40014.94
Education & Health Services14.88
Manufacturing9014.04
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$15.00 $28.09  -$13.09
2014$14.60+2.8%$27.33 +2.8%-$12.73
2013$14.18+2.9%$26.56 +2.9%-$12.37
2012$13.84+2.5%$25.92 +2.5%-$12.07
2011$13.56+2.1%$25.39 +2.1%-$11.83
2010$13.29+2.0%$24.88 +2.0%-$11.59
2009$12.98+2.4%$24.31 +2.4%-$11.32
2008$12.92+.5%$24.20 +.5%-$11.27
2007$12.90+.2%$24.15 +.2%-$11.25
2006$12.54+2.8%$23.49 +2.8%-$10.94
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$15.00 $30.21  -$15.21
2014$14.60+2.8%$29.96 +.8%-$15.36
2013$14.18+2.9%$29.32 +2.2%-$15.14
2012$13.84+2.5%$28.73 +2.1%-$14.89
2011$13.56+2.1%$28.24 +1.7%-$14.68
2010$13.29+2.0%$27.80 +1.6%-$14.50
2009$12.98+2.4%$27.33 +1.7%-$14.34
2008$12.92+.5%$26.96 +1.4%-$14.03
2007$12.90+.2%$26.27 +2.6%-$13.37
2006$12.54+2.8%$25.43 +3.3%-$12.88

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
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
Danbury 13.84 4,070
Waterbury 13.70 2,060
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Highest Employment
Hartford 13.07 16,880
Bridgeport-Stamford 15.00 13,750
New Haven 13.61 8,210
Norwich-New London 13.18 5,130
Danbury 13.84 4,070
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