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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,180
Mean wage$17.08
Entry wage$12.70
10th percentile wage$12.03
50th percentile wage$16.42
90th percentile wage$24.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education & Health Services1,68052.7%
Professional & Business Services44014%
Financial Activities33010.4%
Other Services2708.3%
Leisure and Hospitality2307.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Information40$19.56
Public Administration30$17.95
Manufacturing50$17.32
Construction30$17.02
Trade, Transportation and Utilities140$16.78
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$16.42 $19.88  -$3.46
2015$15.83+3.8%$19.16 +3.8%-$3.33
2014$15.52+2.0%$18.79 +2.0%-$3.26
2013$15.21+2.0%$18.41 +2.0%-$3.20
2012$14.95+1.7%$18.10 +1.7%-$3.14
2011$14.68+1.8%$17.77 +1.8%-$3.09
2010$14.44+1.6%$17.49 +1.6%-$3.04
2009$14.17+1.9%$17.16 +1.9%-$2.98
2008$13.78+2.8%$16.69 +2.8%-$2.90
2007$13.35+3.3%$16.16 +3.3%-$2.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$16.42 $22.98  -$6.56
2015$15.83+3.8%$22.34 +2.9%-$6.51
2014$15.52+2.0%$21.86 +2.2%-$6.34
2013$15.21+2.0%$21.42 +2.1%-$6.21
2012$14.95+1.7%$21.05 +1.7%-$6.10
2011$14.68+1.8%$20.72 +1.6%-$6.04
2010$14.44+1.6%$20.37 +1.7%-$5.92
2009$14.17+1.9%$20.10 +1.4%-$5.92
2008$13.78+2.8%$19.58 +2.6%-$5.79
2007$13.35+3.3%$18.96 +3.3%-$5.61
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 $16.59 4,420
Bridgeport $16.42 3,180
Danbury $16.11 860
Waterbury $15.02 650
New Haven $14.65 2,400
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $16.59 4,420
Bridgeport $16.42 3,180
New Haven $14.65 2,400
Norwich-NL $13.45 870
Danbury $16.11 860
Wages in other areas
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