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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment80
Mean wage$21.03
Entry wage$14.77
10th percentile wage$13.26
50th percentile wage$19.63
90th percentile wage$31.89
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4052.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities4017.58
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.63 $20.41  -$0.78
2016$18.86+4.1%$19.61 +4.1%-$0.74
2015$18.40+2.5%$19.13 +2.5%-$0.73
2014$18.04+2.0%$18.75 +2.0%-$0.71
2013$17.68+2.0%$18.38 +2.0%-$0.70
2012$17.38+1.7%$18.07 +1.7%-$0.69
2011$17.06+1.8%$17.74 +1.8%-$0.67
2010$16.79+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%-$0.66
2009$16.48+1.9%$17.13 +1.9%-$0.65
2008$16.03+2.8%$16.66 +2.8%-$0.63
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.63 $23.51  -$3.88
2016$18.86+4.1%$22.76 +3.3%-$3.89
2015$18.40+2.5%$22.28 +2.1%-$3.88
2014$18.04+2.0%$21.81 +2.2%-$3.76
2013$17.68+2.0%$21.37 +2.1%-$3.68
2012$17.38+1.7%$21.00 +1.7%-$3.62
2011$17.06+1.8%$20.67 +1.6%-$3.60
2010$16.79+1.6%$20.32 +1.7%-$3.53
2009$16.48+1.9%$20.05 +1.4%-$3.57
2008$16.03+2.8%$19.53 +2.6%-$3.50
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$21.6270
Danbury$20.1510
Bridgeport-Stamford$19.6380
New Haven$17.9940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$19.6380
Hartford$21.6270
New Haven$17.9940
Danbury$20.1510
Wages in other areas
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