| Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016) |
| All Industry |
| Estimated employment | 290 |
| Mean wage | $23.06 |
| Entry wage | $15.95 |
| 10th percentile wage | $15.37 |
| 50th percentile wage | $20.17 |
| 90th percentile wage | $35.45 |
 | | Top Employing Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Percent |
| Education & Health Services | 280 | 98.7% |
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| Top Paying Industries |
| Industry | Employment / Median Wage |
| Education & Health Services | 280 | $19.69 |
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| Mental Health Counselors (21-1014) |
| Counsel with emphasis on prevention. Work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. May help individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental and emotional health. Exclude "Social Workers" (21-1021 through 21-1029), "Psychiatrists" (29-1066), and "Psychologists" (19-3031 through 19-3039). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $20.17 | | $25.19 |
| -$5.02 | | 2015 | $19.66 | +2.6% | $24.55 |
+2.6% | -$4.89 | | 2014 | $19.29 | +1.9% | $24.09 |
+1.9% | -$4.80 | | 2013 | $18.92 | +1.9% | $23.63 |
+1.9% | -$4.70 | | 2012 | $18.55 | +2.0% | $23.17 |
+2.0% | -$4.61 | | 2011 | $18.27 | +1.6% | $22.81 |
+1.6% | -$4.54 | | 2010 | $17.94 | +1.8% | $22.41 |
+1.8% | -$4.46 | | 2009 | $17.75 | +1.1% | $22.17 |
+1.1% | -$4.41 | | 2008 | $17.22 | +3.1% | $21.51 |
+3.1% | -$4.28 | | 2007 | $16.65 | +3.5% | $20.79 |
+3.5% | -$4.14 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $20.17 | | $22.98 |
| -$2.81 | | 2015 | $19.66 | +2.6% | $22.34 |
+2.9% | -$2.67 | | 2014 | $19.29 | +1.9% | $21.86 |
+2.2% | -$2.56 | | 2013 | $18.92 | +1.9% | $21.42 |
+2.1% | -$2.49 | | 2012 | $18.55 | +2.0% | $21.05 |
+1.7% | -$2.49 | | 2011 | $18.27 | +1.6% | $20.72 |
+1.6% | -$2.45 | | 2010 | $17.94 | +1.8% | $20.37 |
+1.7% | -$2.42 | | 2009 | $17.75 | +1.1% | $20.10 |
+1.4% | -$2.34 | | 2008 | $17.22 | +3.1% | $19.58 |
+2.6% | -$2.35 | | 2007 | $16.65 | +3.5% | $18.96 |
+3.3% | -$2.30 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
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