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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,840
Mean wage$27.51
Entry wage$21.87
10th percentile wage$19.94
50th percentile wage$27.76
90th percentile wage$35.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,73093.9%
Public Administration1206.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration12030.91
Education and Health Services1,73027.45
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.76 $36.62  -$8.86
2016$27.11+2.4%$35.76 +2.4%-$8.65
2015$26.59+2.0%$35.08 +2.0%-$8.48
2014$26.09+1.9%$34.42 +1.9%-$8.32
2013$25.59+1.9%$33.76 +1.9%-$8.16
2012$25.10+2.0%$33.11 +2.0%-$8.00
2011$24.71+1.6%$32.59 +1.6%-$7.88
2010$24.27+1.8%$32.02 +1.8%-$7.74
2009$24.01+1.1%$31.68 +1.1%-$7.66
2008$23.30+3.1%$30.74 +3.1%-$7.43
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.76 $23.51  $4.25
2016$27.11+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%$4.35
2015$26.59+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%$4.31
2014$26.09+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%$4.29
2013$25.59+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%$4.23
2012$25.10+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%$4.10
2011$24.71+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%$4.04
2010$24.27+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%$3.95
2009$24.01+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%$3.97
2008$23.30+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%$3.77
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$27.761,840
New Haven$27.631,330
Hartford$27.542,760
Norwich-New London$27.36450
Danbury$27.10340
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.542,760
Bridgeport-Stamford$27.761,840
New Haven$27.631,330
Waterbury $26.28490
Norwich-New London$27.36450
Wages in other areas
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