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Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area (1Q 2015)
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Estimated employment2,020
Mean wage24.16
Entry wage15.71
10th percentile wage14.00
50th percentile wage23.56
90th percentile wage36.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Trade, Transportation & Utilities95047.2%
Professional & Business Services41020.4%
Construction30015%
Manufacturing1407.1%
Public Adminsitration602.8%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Construction30031.23
Public Adminsitration6027.05
Professional & Business Services41024.17
Trade, Transportation & Utilities95022.59
Financial Activities21.66
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers (53-3032)
Drive a tractor-trailer combination or a truck with a capacity of at least 26,000 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). May be required to unload truck. Requires commercial drivers' license.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$24.16 $17.87  $6.29
2014$23.96+.8%$17.72 +.8%$6.24
2013$23.43+2.3%$17.33 +2.3%$6.10
2012$23.05+1.6%$17.05 +1.6%$6.00
2011$22.51+2.4%$16.65 +2.4%$5.86
2010$22.24+1.2%$16.45 +1.2%$5.79
2009$21.82+1.9%$16.14 +1.9%$5.68
2008$21.46+1.7%$15.88 +1.7%$5.59
2007$20.89+2.8%$15.45 +2.8%$5.44
2006$20.33+2.7%$15.04 +2.7%$5.29
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$24.16 $30.21  -$6.05
2014$23.96+.8%$29.96 +.8%-$6.00
2013$23.43+2.3%$29.32 +2.2%-$5.89
2012$23.05+1.6%$28.73 +2.1%-$5.68
2011$22.51+2.4%$28.24 +1.7%-$5.72
2010$22.24+1.2%$27.80 +1.6%-$5.55
2009$21.82+1.9%$27.33 +1.7%-$5.50
2008$21.46+1.7%$26.96 +1.4%-$5.49
2007$20.89+2.8%$26.27 +2.6%-$5.37
2006$20.33+2.7%$25.43 +3.3%-$5.09

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
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Bridgeport-Stamford 24.16 2,020
Waterbury 22.98 320
New Haven 22.71 3,160
Hartford 22.35 3,770
Norwich-New London 21.08 850
Highest Employment
Hartford 22.35 3,770
New Haven 22.71 3,160
Bridgeport-Stamford 24.16 2,020
Norwich-New London 21.08 850
Danbury 20.36 360
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