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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment250
Mean wage$27.97
Entry wage$22.07
10th percentile wage$21.16
50th percentile wage$27.52
90th percentile wage$36.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration22088.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration22027.88
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers (43-5031)
Receive complaints from public concerning crimes and police emergencies. Broadcast orders to police patrol units in vicinity of complaint to investigate. Operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment to receive reports of fires and medical emergencies and relay information or orders to proper officials.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$27.52 $20.41  $7.11
2016$26.45+4.1%$19.61 +4.1%$6.83
2015$25.79+2.5%$19.13 +2.5%$6.66
2014$25.29+2.0%$18.75 +2.0%$6.53
2013$24.78+2.0%$18.38 +2.0%$6.40
2012$24.36+1.7%$18.07 +1.7%$6.29
2011$23.92+1.8%$17.74 +1.8%$6.18
2010$23.54+1.6%$17.46 +1.6%$6.08
2009$23.10+1.9%$17.13 +1.9%$5.97
2008$22.47+2.8%$16.66 +2.8%$5.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$27.52 $23.51  $4.01
2016$26.45+4.1%$22.76 +3.3%$3.69
2015$25.79+2.5%$22.28 +2.1%$3.51
2014$25.29+2.0%$21.81 +2.2%$3.48
2013$24.78+2.0%$21.37 +2.1%$3.42
2012$24.36+1.7%$21.00 +1.7%$3.36
2011$23.92+1.8%$20.67 +1.6%$3.25
2010$23.54+1.6%$20.32 +1.7%$3.22
2009$23.10+1.9%$20.05 +1.4%$3.05
2008$22.47+2.8%$19.53 +2.6%$2.93
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$27.52250
Hartford$27.33390
Norwich-New London$24.82130
New Haven$23.81360
Waterbury $23.0530
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.33390
New Haven$23.81360
Bridgeport-Stamford$27.52250
Norwich-New London$24.82130
Danbury$21.6150
Wages in other areas
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