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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$20.99
Entry wage$15.67
10th percentile wage$14.06
50th percentile wage$18.89
90th percentile wage$32.27
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities3062.0%
Professional and Business Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services$19.73
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities30$17.66
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$18.89 $20.88 -$1.99
2017$18.67+1.2%$20.63+1.2%-$1.96
2016$18.19+2.6%$20.10+2.6%-$1.91
2015$17.64+3.1%$19.50+3.1%-$1.85
2014$17.20+2.5%$19.02+2.5%-$1.81
2013$16.87+2.0%$18.64+2.0%-$1.77
2012$16.53+2.0%$18.27+2.0%-$1.74
2011$16.25+1.7%$17.96+1.7%-$1.71
2010$15.95+1.8%$17.64+1.8%-$1.68
2009$15.70+1.6%$17.36+1.6%-$1.65
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$18.89 $24.40 -$5.51
2017$18.67+1.2%$24.14+1.1%-$5.47
2016$18.19+2.6%$23.49+2.8%-$5.30
2015$17.64+3.1%$22.96+2.3%-$5.31
2014$17.20+2.5%$22.48+2.1%-$5.27
2013$16.87+2.0%$22.00+2.2%-$5.12
2012$16.53+2.0%$21.55+2.1%-$5.02
2011$16.25+1.7%$21.18+1.7%-$4.93
2010$15.95+1.8%$20.85+1.6%-$4.89
2009$15.70+1.6%$20.50+1.7%-$4.79
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.$18.8960
Danbury$18.2220
New Haven$18.0030
Norwich-NL$15.18 
Hartford$15.08100
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$15.08100
Bridgeport-Stam.$18.8960
New Haven$18.0030
Danbury$18.2220
Norwich-NL$15.18 
Wages in other areas
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