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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment2,160
Mean wage22.91
Entry wage12.16
10th percentile wage10.84
50th percentile wage21.78
90th percentile wage38.03
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,49068.9%
Other Services57026.2%
Public Adminsitration703.4%
Education & Health Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration7027.81
Other Services57023.15
Trade, Transportation & Utilities1,49022.59
Education & Health Services22.49
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Exclude "Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.91 $25.57  -$2.66
2014$22.80+.5%$25.44 +.5%-$2.64
2013$22.33+2.1%$24.92 +2.1%-$2.59
2012$21.86+2.1%$24.40 +2.1%-$2.53
2011$21.54+1.5%$24.04 +1.5%-$2.50
2010$21.07+2.2%$23.52 +2.2%-$2.44
2009$20.83+1.2%$23.25 +1.2%-$2.41
2008$20.47+1.7%$22.85 +1.7%-$2.37
2007$19.88+3.0%$22.18 +3.0%-$2.30
2006$19.29+3.0%$21.53 +3.0%-$2.24
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.91 $30.21  -$7.30
2014$22.80+.5%$29.96 +.8%-$7.16
2013$22.33+2.1%$29.32 +2.2%-$6.99
2012$21.86+2.1%$28.73 +2.1%-$6.87
2011$21.54+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$6.69
2010$21.07+2.2%$27.80 +1.6%-$6.72
2009$20.83+1.2%$27.33 +1.7%-$6.49
2008$20.47+1.7%$26.96 +1.4%-$6.48
2007$19.88+3.0%$26.27 +2.6%-$6.39
2006$19.29+3.0%$25.43 +3.3%-$6.13

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 22.91 2,160
Waterbury 22.47 480
New Haven 21.27 1,170
Danbury 20.48 430
Hartford 20.03 2,890
Highest Employment
Hartford 20.03 2,890
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.91 2,160
New Haven 21.27 1,170
Norwich-New London 19.85 690
Waterbury 22.47 480
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