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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage21.56
Entry wage13.64
10th percentile wage12.84
50th percentile wage20.78
90th percentile wage33.34
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3025.3%
Financial Activities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Financial Activities22.81
Trade, Transportation & Utilities3020.96
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$21.56 $20.96  $0.60
2014$21.42+.7%$20.82 +.7%$0.60
2013$21.00+2.0%$20.42 +2.0%$0.58
2012$20.58+2.0%$20.01 +2.0%$0.57
2011$20.23+1.7%$19.67 +1.7%$0.56
2010$19.86+1.8%$19.31 +1.8%$0.55
2009$19.55+1.6%$19.01 +1.6%$0.54
2008$19.18+1.9%$18.65 +1.9%$0.53
2007$18.66+2.8%$18.14 +2.8%$0.52
2006$18.06+3.3%$17.56 +3.3%$0.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$21.56 $30.21  -$8.65
2014$21.42+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$8.54
2013$21.00+2.0%$29.32 +2.2%-$8.32
2012$20.58+2.0%$28.73 +2.1%-$8.15
2011$20.23+1.7%$28.24 +1.7%-$8.00
2010$19.86+1.8%$27.80 +1.6%-$7.93
2009$19.55+1.6%$27.33 +1.7%-$7.77
2008$19.18+1.9%$26.96 +1.4%-$7.77
2007$18.66+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$7.61
2006$18.06+3.3%$25.43 +3.3%-$7.36

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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Hartford 24.89 90
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