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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment1,050
Mean wage$30.64
Entry wage$25.22
10th percentile wage$24.60
50th percentile wage$29.13
90th percentile wage$39.55
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction88083.3%
Public Administration403.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities403.6%
Education & Health Services302.6%
Professional & Business Services302.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities40$41.59
Manufacturing$38.50
Education & Health Services30$34.45
Public Administration40$31.10
Construction880$28.43
Electricians (47-2111)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Exclude "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$29.13 $25.84  $3.29
2015$28.45+2.4%$25.24 +2.4%$3.21
2014$27.84+2.2%$24.69 +2.2%$3.14
2013$27.42+1.5%$24.32 +1.5%$3.10
2012$27.18+.9%$24.11 +.9%$3.07
2011$26.78+1.5%$23.76 +1.5%$3.02
2010$26.48+1.2%$23.49 +1.2%$2.99
2009$26.19+1.1%$23.24 +1.1%$2.96
2008$25.32+3.4%$22.46 +3.4%$2.86
2007$24.36+4.0%$21.61 +4.0%$2.75
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$29.13 $22.98  $6.15
2015$28.45+2.4%$22.34 +2.9%$6.11
2014$27.84+2.2%$21.86 +2.2%$5.98
2013$27.42+1.5%$21.42 +2.1%$6.00
2012$27.18+.9%$21.05 +1.7%$6.13
2011$26.78+1.5%$20.72 +1.6%$6.06
2010$26.48+1.2%$20.37 +1.7%$6.10
2009$26.19+1.1%$20.10 +1.4%$6.10
2008$25.32+3.4%$19.58 +2.6%$5.74
2007$24.36+4.0%$18.96 +3.3%$5.40
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 $29.13 1,050
New Haven $27.98 980
Hartford $26.62 2,370
Danbury $26.43 450
Waterbury $25.63 350
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $26.62 2,370
Bridgeport $29.13 1,050
New Haven $27.98 980
Norwich-NL $24.80 630
Danbury $26.43 450
Wages in other areas
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