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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage22.57
Entry wage16.20
10th percentile wage15.25
50th percentile wage21.98
90th percentile wage32.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality2013.9%
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality2027.83
Trade, Transportation & Utilities21.00
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$22.57 $25.57  -$3.00
2014$22.46+.5%$25.44 +.5%-$2.98
2013$22.00+2.1%$24.92 +2.1%-$2.92
2012$21.54+2.1%$24.40 +2.1%-$2.86
2011$21.22+1.5%$24.04 +1.5%-$2.82
2010$20.76+2.2%$23.52 +2.2%-$2.75
2009$20.52+1.2%$23.25 +1.2%-$2.72
2008$20.17+1.7%$22.85 +1.7%-$2.68
2007$19.58+3.0%$22.18 +3.0%-$2.60
2006$19.01+3.0%$21.53 +3.0%-$2.52
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$22.57 $30.21  -$7.64
2014$22.46+.5%$29.96 +.8%-$7.50
2013$22.00+2.1%$29.32 +2.2%-$7.32
2012$21.54+2.1%$28.73 +2.1%-$7.19
2011$21.22+1.5%$28.24 +1.7%-$7.01
2010$20.76+2.2%$27.80 +1.6%-$7.03
2009$20.52+1.2%$27.33 +1.7%-$6.80
2008$20.17+1.7%$26.96 +1.4%-$6.78
2007$19.58+3.0%$26.27 +2.6%-$6.68
2006$19.01+3.0%$25.43 +3.3%-$6.42

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
Danbury 22.79  
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.57 130
Hartford 20.77 360
Norwich-New London 19.51 30
New Haven 19.15  
Highest Employment
Hartford 20.77 360
Bridgeport-Stamford 22.57 130
Norwich-New London 19.51 30
Danbury 22.79  
New Haven 19.15  
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