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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment180
Mean wage28.47
Entry wage23.48
10th percentile wage21.48
50th percentile wage28.83
90th percentile wage35.78
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Construction8045.7%
Public Adminsitration2011.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction8029.47
Public Adminsitration2028.57
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$28.47 $25.57  $2.90
2014$28.33+.5%$25.44 +.5%$2.89
2013$27.75+2.1%$24.92 +2.1%$2.83
2012$27.17+2.1%$24.40 +2.1%$2.77
2011$26.77+1.5%$24.04 +1.5%$2.73
2010$26.19+2.2%$23.52 +2.2%$2.67
2009$25.89+1.2%$23.25 +1.2%$2.64
2008$25.44+1.7%$22.85 +1.7%$2.59
2007$24.70+3.0%$22.18 +3.0%$2.52
2006$23.98+3.0%$21.53 +3.0%$2.44
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$28.47 $30.21  -$1.74
2014$28.33+.5%$29.96 +.8%-$1.63
2013$27.75+2.1%$29.32 +2.2%-$1.57
2012$27.17+2.1%$28.73 +2.1%-$1.56
2011$26.77+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$1.46
2010$26.19+2.2%$27.80 +1.6%-$1.60
2009$25.89+1.2%$27.33 +1.7%-$1.44
2008$25.44+1.7%$26.96 +1.4%-$1.51
2007$24.70+3.0%$26.27 +2.6%-$1.56
2006$23.98+3.0%$25.43 +3.3%-$1.45

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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Waterbury 31.30 10
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.47 180
Danbury 28.27 20
Hartford 28.10  
New Haven 25.12 230
Highest Employment
New Haven 25.12 230
Bridgeport-Stamford 28.47 180
Norwich-New London 23.98 30
Danbury 28.27 20
Waterbury 31.30 10
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