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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment930
Mean wage$10.41
Entry wage$9.87
10th percentile wage$9.86
50th percentile wage$9.87
90th percentile wage$11.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality93099.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality9309.87
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.87 $11.30  -$1.43
2016$9.42+4.7%$10.79 +4.7%-$1.36
2015$9.26+1.7%$10.61 +1.7%-$1.34
2014$9.08+2.0%$10.39 +2.0%-$1.31
2013$8.96+1.3%$10.26 +1.3%-$1.29
2012$8.83+1.5%$10.11 +1.5%-$1.27
2011$8.71+1.4%$9.97 +1.4%-$1.26
2010$8.62+1.1%$9.87 +1.1%-$1.24
2009$8.45+2.0%$9.67 +2.0%-$1.22
2008$8.22+2.8%$9.41 +2.8%-$1.19
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.87 $23.51  -$13.64
2016$9.42+4.7%$22.76 +3.3%-$13.33
2015$9.26+1.7%$22.28 +2.1%-$13.01
2014$9.08+2.0%$21.81 +2.2%-$12.72
2013$8.96+1.3%$21.37 +2.1%-$12.40
2012$8.83+1.5%$21.00 +1.7%-$12.16
2011$8.71+1.4%$20.67 +1.6%-$11.95
2010$8.62+1.1%$20.32 +1.7%-$11.70
2009$8.45+2.0%$20.05 +1.4%-$11.59
2008$8.22+2.8%$19.53 +2.6%-$11.31
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
New Haven$10.17440
Hartford$9.97820
Danbury$9.88 
Bridgeport-Stamford$9.87930
Norwich-New London$9.87940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London$9.87940
Bridgeport-Stamford$9.87930
Hartford$9.97820
New Haven$10.17440
Danbury$9.88 
Wages in other areas
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