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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,900
Mean wage$27.41
Entry wage$22.36
10th percentile wage$20.39
50th percentile wage$27.49
90th percentile wage$35.19
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education & Health Services1,77093.3%
Public Administration1407.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration140$30.06
Education & Health Services1,770$27.27
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$27.49 $36.23  -$8.74
2015$26.79+2.6%$35.31 +2.6%-$8.51
2014$26.29+1.9%$34.65 +1.9%-$8.35
2013$25.79+1.9%$33.99 +1.9%-$8.19
2012$25.29+2.0%$33.33 +2.0%-$8.03
2011$24.89+1.6%$32.81 +1.6%-$7.91
2010$24.46+1.8%$32.23 +1.8%-$7.77
2009$24.20+1.1%$31.89 +1.1%-$7.69
2008$23.48+3.1%$30.94 +3.1%-$7.46
2007$22.69+3.5%$29.90 +3.5%-$7.21
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$27.49 $22.98  $4.51
2015$26.79+2.6%$22.34 +2.9%$4.45
2014$26.29+1.9%$21.86 +2.2%$4.43
2013$25.79+1.9%$21.42 +2.1%$4.37
2012$25.29+2.0%$21.05 +1.7%$4.24
2011$24.89+1.6%$20.72 +1.6%$4.17
2010$24.46+1.8%$20.37 +1.7%$4.09
2009$24.20+1.1%$20.10 +1.4%$4.10
2008$23.48+3.1%$19.58 +2.6%$3.89
2007$22.69+3.5%$18.96 +3.3%$3.73
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 $27.49 1,900
New Haven $27.49 1,710
Hartford $27.43 2,770
Norwich-NL $26.89 550
Danbury $26.18 330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.43 2,770
Bridgeport $27.49 1,900
New Haven $27.49 1,710
Norwich-NL $26.89 550
Danbury $26.18 330
Wages in other areas
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