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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment7,670
Mean wage$12.82
Entry wage$10.40
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$10.40
90th percentile wage$15.86
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality7,740100.9%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities$10.40
Leisure and Hospitality7,740$10.40
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.40 $11.84 -$1.44
2017$10.27+1.3%$11.69+1.3%-$1.42
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.31+3.3%-$1.37
2015$9.60+3.5%$10.93+3.5%-$1.32
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.75+1.7%-$1.30
2013$9.25+2.0%$10.53+2.0%-$1.28
2012$9.13+1.3%$10.40+1.3%-$1.26
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.25+1.5%-$1.24
2010$8.88+1.4%$10.10+1.4%-$1.22
2009$8.78+1.1%$10.00+1.1%-$1.21
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.40 $24.40 -$14.00
2017$10.27+1.3%$24.14+1.1%-$13.87
2016$9.94+3.3%$23.49+2.8%-$13.55
2015$9.60+3.5%$22.96+2.3%-$13.35
2014$9.44+1.7%$22.48+2.1%-$13.03
2013$9.25+2.0%$22.00+2.2%-$12.74
2012$9.13+1.3%$21.55+2.1%-$12.42
2011$9.00+1.5%$21.18+1.7%-$12.18
2010$8.88+1.4%$20.85+1.6%-$11.97
2009$8.78+1.1%$20.50+1.7%-$11.71
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.$10.407,670
Danbury$10.401,410
Hartford$10.409,620
New Haven$10.404,960
Norwich-NL$10.403,730
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$10.409,620
Bridgeport-Stam.$10.407,670
New Haven$10.404,960
Norwich-NL$10.403,730
Danbury$10.401,410
Wages in other areas
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