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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,280
Mean wage$31.03
Entry wage$21.00
10th percentile wage$19.72
50th percentile wage$28.36
90th percentile wage$48.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services1,11087.0%
Financial Activities1108.9%
Public Administration201.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities11039.25
Public Administration2036.97
Professional and Business Services1,11027.35
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.36 $49.84  -$21.48
2016$27.70+2.4%$48.67 +2.4%-$20.97
2015$27.17+2.0%$47.74 +2.0%-$20.57
2014$26.66+1.9%$46.85 +1.9%-$20.18
2013$26.15+1.9%$45.95 +1.9%-$19.80
2012$25.64+2.0%$45.06 +2.0%-$19.41
2011$25.24+1.6%$44.36 +1.6%-$19.11
2010$24.80+1.8%$43.58 +1.8%-$18.78
2009$24.53+1.1%$43.11 +1.1%-$18.58
2008$23.80+3.1%$41.83 +3.1%-$18.02
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.36 $23.51  $4.85
2016$27.70+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%$4.94
2015$27.17+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%$4.88
2014$26.66+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%$4.85
2013$26.15+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%$4.78
2012$25.64+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%$4.64
2011$25.24+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%$4.57
2010$24.80+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%$4.48
2009$24.53+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%$4.49
2008$23.80+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%$4.27
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
Bridgeport-Stamford$28.361,280
Hartford$27.952,250
Danbury$25.25130
Norwich-New London$23.26170
New Haven$22.19750
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.952,250
Bridgeport-Stamford$28.361,280
New Haven$22.19750
Waterbury $17.58220
Norwich-New London$23.26170
Wages in other areas
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