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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment4,100
Mean wage37.25
Entry wage19.18
10th percentile wage15.40
50th percentile wage33.58
90th percentile wage63.04
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,26079.6%
Manufacturing48011.6%
Professional & Business Services1904.7%
Construction902.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Professional & Business Services19047.29
Construction9037.88
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3,26037.25
Manufacturing48034.24
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$37.25 $28.09  $9.16
2014$36.25+2.8%$27.33 +2.8%$8.91
2013$35.22+2.9%$26.56 +2.9%$8.66
2012$34.37+2.5%$25.92 +2.5%$8.45
2011$33.67+2.1%$25.39 +2.1%$8.28
2010$33.00+2.0%$24.88 +2.0%$8.11
2009$32.24+2.4%$24.31 +2.4%$7.93
2008$32.09+.5%$24.20 +.5%$7.89
2007$32.03+.2%$24.15 +.2%$7.88
2006$31.15+2.8%$23.49 +2.8%$7.66
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$37.25 $30.21  $7.04
2014$36.25+2.8%$29.96 +.8%$6.28
2013$35.22+2.9%$29.32 +2.2%$5.89
2012$34.37+2.5%$28.73 +2.1%$5.63
2011$33.67+2.1%$28.24 +1.7%$5.43
2010$33.00+2.0%$27.80 +1.6%$5.20
2009$32.24+2.4%$27.33 +1.7%$4.91
2008$32.09+.5%$26.96 +1.4%$5.13
2007$32.03+.2%$26.27 +2.6%$5.76
2006$31.15+2.8%$25.43 +3.3%$5.72

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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