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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,370
Mean wage$12.08
Entry wage$10.49
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$11.18
90th percentile wage$16.70
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,15083.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality1,150$10.92
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.18 $11.84 -$0.66
2017$11.04+1.3%$11.69+1.3%-$0.65
2016$10.68+3.3%$11.31+3.3%-$0.63
2015$10.32+3.5%$10.93+3.5%-$0.60
2014$10.15+1.7%$10.75+1.7%-$0.59
2013$9.94+2.0%$10.53+2.0%-$0.58
2012$9.82+1.3%$10.40+1.3%-$0.57
2011$9.68+1.5%$10.25+1.5%-$0.57
2010$9.54+1.4%$10.10+1.4%-$0.56
2009$9.44+1.1%$10.00+1.1%-$0.55
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.18 $24.40 -$13.22
2017$11.04+1.3%$24.14+1.1%-$13.10
2016$10.68+3.3%$23.49+2.8%-$12.81
2015$10.32+3.5%$22.96+2.3%-$12.63
2014$10.15+1.7%$22.48+2.1%-$12.33
2013$9.94+2.0%$22.00+2.2%-$12.05
2012$9.82+1.3%$21.55+2.1%-$11.73
2011$9.68+1.5%$21.18+1.7%-$11.50
2010$9.54+1.4%$20.85+1.6%-$11.31
2009$9.44+1.1%$20.50+1.7%-$11.05
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
New Haven$11.23510
Bridgeport-Stam.$11.181,370
Hartford$10.55960
Danbury$10.40 
Norwich-NL$10.40960
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stam.$11.181,370
Hartford$10.55960
Norwich-NL$10.40960
New Haven$11.23510
Waterbury$10.40120
Wages in other areas
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