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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment600
Mean wage$40.12
Entry wage$26.17
10th percentile wage$25.54
50th percentile wage$37.03
90th percentile wage$60.18
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Manufacturing39065.1%
Professional and Business Services20032.8%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities102.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1046.59
Professional and Business Services20041.50
Manufacturing39033.78
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$37.03 $39.29  -$2.26
2016$36.16+2.4%$38.37 +2.4%-$2.20
2015$35.47+2.0%$37.64 +2.0%-$2.16
2014$34.81+1.9%$36.93 +1.9%-$2.12
2013$34.14+1.9%$36.23 +1.9%-$2.08
2012$33.48+2.0%$35.52 +2.0%-$2.04
2011$32.96+1.6%$34.97 +1.6%-$2.01
2010$32.38+1.8%$34.36 +1.8%-$1.97
2009$32.03+1.1%$33.99 +1.1%-$1.95
2008$31.08+3.1%$32.98 +3.1%-$1.89
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$37.03 $23.51  $13.52
2016$36.16+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%$13.40
2015$35.47+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%$13.19
2014$34.81+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%$13.00
2013$34.14+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%$12.78
2012$33.48+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%$12.48
2011$32.96+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%$12.29
2010$32.38+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%$12.06
2009$32.03+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%$11.99
2008$31.08+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%$11.55
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$42.191,750
Norwich-New London$42.12 
Danbury$39.36290
Waterbury $38.1380
Bridgeport-Stamford$37.03600
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$42.191,750
Bridgeport-Stamford$37.03600
New Haven$35.92500
Danbury$39.36290
Waterbury $38.1380
Wages in other areas
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