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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,040
Mean wage$15.70
Entry wage$9.76
10th percentile wage$9.34
50th percentile wage$12.65
90th percentile wage$27.82
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities35034.1%
Other Services35033.4%
Financial Activities27026.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities270$14.26
Trade, Transportation and Utilities350$14.14
Other Services350$9.88
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$12.65 $16.21  -$3.56
2015$12.48+1.3%$16.00 +1.3%-$3.51
2014$12.13+2.9%$15.54 +2.9%-$3.41
2013$11.83+2.5%$15.17 +2.5%-$3.33
2012$11.59+2.1%$14.86 +2.1%-$3.26
2011$11.36+2.0%$14.56 +2.0%-$3.19
2010$11.10+2.4%$14.23 +2.4%-$3.12
2009$11.05+.5%$14.16 +.5%-$3.10
2008$11.03+.2%$14.13 +.2%-$3.10
2007$10.73+2.8%$13.75 +2.8%-$3.01
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$12.65 $22.98  -$10.33
2015$12.48+1.3%$22.34 +2.9%-$9.85
2014$12.13+2.9%$21.86 +2.2%-$9.73
2013$11.83+2.5%$21.42 +2.1%-$9.58
2012$11.59+2.1%$21.05 +1.7%-$9.45
2011$11.36+2.0%$20.72 +1.6%-$9.35
2010$11.10+2.4%$20.37 +1.7%-$9.26
2009$11.05+.5%$20.10 +1.4%-$9.04
2008$11.03+.2%$19.58 +2.6%-$8.55
2007$10.73+2.8%$18.96 +3.3%-$8.23
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
Hartford $13.54 1,150
New Haven $13.37 900
Waterbury $13.03 290
Bridgeport $12.65 1,040
Danbury $11.25 280
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $13.54 1,150
Bridgeport $12.65 1,040
New Haven $13.37 900
Norwich-NL $9.72 410
Waterbury $13.03 290
Wages in other areas
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