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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage18.40
Entry wage13.90
10th percentile wage13.09
50th percentile wage18.20
90th percentile wage24.33
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Manufacturing30100%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Manufacturing3018.40
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand (51-9022)
Grind, sand, or polish, using hand tools or hand-held power tools, a variety of metal, wood, stone, clay, plastic, or glass objects. Include chippers, buffers, and finishers.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.40 $20.80  -$2.40
2014$18.28+.7%$20.66 +.7%-$2.38
2013$17.86+2.3%$20.19 +2.3%-$2.32
2012$17.53+1.9%$19.81 +1.9%-$2.28
2011$17.23+1.7%$19.48 +1.7%-$2.24
2010$16.96+1.6%$19.17 +1.6%-$2.21
2009$16.77+1.1%$18.96 +1.1%-$2.18
2008$16.48+1.8%$18.63 +1.8%-$2.14
2007$16.05+2.7%$18.15 +2.7%-$2.09
2006$15.68+2.3%$17.73 +2.3%-$2.04
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.40 $30.21  -$11.81
2014$18.28+.7%$29.96 +.8%-$11.68
2013$17.86+2.3%$29.32 +2.2%-$11.46
2012$17.53+1.9%$28.73 +2.1%-$11.20
2011$17.23+1.7%$28.24 +1.7%-$11.00
2010$16.96+1.6%$27.80 +1.6%-$10.83
2009$16.77+1.1%$27.33 +1.7%-$10.55
2008$16.48+1.8%$26.96 +1.4%-$10.47
2007$16.05+2.7%$26.27 +2.6%-$10.21
2006$15.68+2.3%$25.43 +3.3%-$9.74

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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Bridgeport-Stamford 18.40 30
Hartford 18.13 160
New Haven 14.34  
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