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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment2,380
Mean wage$51.73
Entry wage$32.35
10th percentile wage$31.65
50th percentile wage$47.56
90th percentile wage$77.93
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional & Business Services1,27053.3%
Information55023%
Financial Activities44018.5%
Education & Health Services301.2%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities301.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities440$52.69
Manufacturing$49.71
Information550$48.06
Professional & Business Services1,270$45.44
Trade, Transportation and Utilities30$44.83
Software Developers, Applications (15-1132)
Develop, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions. Design software or customize software for client use with the aim of optimizing operational efficienc
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$47.56 $42.90  $4.66
2015$46.35+2.6%$41.81 +2.6%$4.54
2014$45.48+1.9%$41.03 +1.9%$4.46
2013$44.62+1.9%$40.24 +1.9%$4.37
2012$43.75+2.0%$39.46 +2.0%$4.29
2011$43.07+1.6%$38.85 +1.6%$4.22
2010$42.31+1.8%$38.17 +1.8%$4.15
2009$41.86+1.1%$37.76 +1.1%$4.10
2008$40.61+3.1%$36.64 +3.1%$3.98
2007$39.26+3.5%$35.41 +3.5%$3.85
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$47.56 $22.98  $24.58
2015$46.35+2.6%$22.34 +2.9%$24.02
2014$45.48+1.9%$21.86 +2.2%$23.62
2013$44.62+1.9%$21.42 +2.1%$23.20
2012$43.75+2.0%$21.05 +1.7%$22.70
2011$43.07+1.6%$20.72 +1.6%$22.35
2010$42.31+1.8%$20.37 +1.7%$21.94
2009$41.86+1.1%$20.10 +1.4%$21.76
2008$40.61+3.1%$19.58 +2.6%$21.03
2007$39.26+3.5%$18.96 +3.3%$20.30
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport $47.56 2,380
New Haven $46.48 1,130
Hartford $45.34 4,000
Norwich-NL $41.67 440
Waterbury $37.94 70
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $45.34 4,000
Bridgeport $47.56 2,380
New Haven $46.48 1,130
Norwich-NL $41.67 440
Danbury $33.65 290
Wages in other areas
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