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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,090
Mean wage$16.12
Entry wage$10.07
10th percentile wage$9.62
50th percentile wage$13.22
90th percentile wage$27.61
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Other Services38034.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities36032.7%
Financial Activities27025.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities27017.83
Trade, Transportation and Utilities36015.10
Other Services3809.86
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.22 $16.90  -$3.68
2016$12.89+2.6%$16.48 +2.6%-$3.58
2015$12.75+1.1%$16.30 +1.1%-$3.54
2014$12.39+2.9%$15.84 +2.9%-$3.44
2013$12.09+2.5%$15.45 +2.5%-$3.36
2012$11.84+2.1%$15.14 +2.1%-$3.29
2011$11.61+2.0%$14.84 +2.0%-$3.23
2010$11.34+2.4%$14.50 +2.4%-$3.15
2009$11.29+.5%$14.43 +.5%-$3.14
2008$11.27+.2%$14.40 +.2%-$3.13
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.22 $23.51  -$10.29
2016$12.89+2.6%$22.76 +3.3%-$9.86
2015$12.75+1.1%$22.28 +2.1%-$9.53
2014$12.39+2.9%$21.81 +2.2%-$9.41
2013$12.09+2.5%$21.37 +2.1%-$9.27
2012$11.84+2.1%$21.00 +1.7%-$9.15
2011$11.61+2.0%$20.67 +1.6%-$9.06
2010$11.34+2.4%$20.32 +1.7%-$8.98
2009$11.29+.5%$20.05 +1.4%-$8.75
2008$11.27+.2%$19.53 +2.6%-$8.26
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$14.30800
Hartford$13.711,200
Bridgeport-Stamford$13.221,090
Waterbury $12.65280
Danbury$12.61220
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$13.711,200
Bridgeport-Stamford$13.221,090
New Haven$14.30800
Norwich-New London$11.87300
Waterbury $12.65280
Wages in other areas
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