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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,530
Mean wage$29.11
Entry wage$25.09
10th percentile wage$23.12
50th percentile wage$28.75
90th percentile wage$36.99
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services1,45094.3%
Public Administration1107.4%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration110$31.15
Education and Health Services1,450$28.43
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$28.75 $38.36 -$9.61
2017$28.51+.8%$38.04+.8%-$9.52
2016$27.85+2.4%$37.16+2.4%-$9.30
2015$27.41+1.6%$36.58+1.6%-$9.16
2014$26.89+2.0%$35.88+2.0%-$8.98
2013$26.39+1.9%$35.20+1.9%-$8.81
2012$25.88+1.9%$34.53+1.9%-$8.65
2011$25.38+2.0%$33.86+2.0%-$8.48
2010$24.98+1.6%$33.33+1.6%-$8.35
2009$24.55+1.8%$32.75+1.8%-$8.20
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.75 $24.40 $4.35
2017$28.51+.8%$24.14+1.1%$4.37
2016$27.85+2.4%$23.49+2.8%$4.36
2015$27.41+1.6%$22.96+2.3%$4.46
2014$26.89+2.0%$22.48+2.1%$4.41
2013$26.39+1.9%$22.00+2.2%$4.39
2012$25.88+1.9%$21.55+2.1%$4.33
2011$25.38+2.0%$21.18+1.7%$4.19
2010$24.98+1.6%$20.85+1.6%$4.13
2009$24.55+1.8%$20.50+1.7%$4.05
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stam.$28.751,530
New Haven$28.421,420
Norwich-NL$27.95 
Hartford$27.932,910
Danbury$26.98380
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$27.932,910
Bridgeport-Stam.$28.751,530
New Haven$28.421,420
Waterbury$25.88400
Danbury$26.98380
Wages in other areas
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