Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area



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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		60
Mean wage		$28.07
Entry wage		$22.35
10th percentile wage		$20.72
50th percentile wage		$28.44
90th percentile wage		$36.50

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Professional and Business Services	30	59.2%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services	30	$28.53

Meter Readers, Utilities (43-5041)

Read meter and record consumption of electricity, gas, water, or steam.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$28.44		$20.88		$7.56
2017	$28.10	+1.2%	$20.63	+1.2%	$7.47
2016	$27.38	+2.6%	$20.10	+2.6%	$7.28
2015	$26.56	+3.1%	$19.50	+3.1%	$7.06
2014	$25.90	+2.5%	$19.02	+2.5%	$6.89
2013	$25.40	+2.0%	$18.64	+2.0%	$6.75
2012	$24.89	+2.0%	$18.27	+2.0%	$6.62
2011	$24.46	+1.7%	$17.96	+1.7%	$6.50
2010	$24.02	+1.8%	$17.64	+1.8%	$6.39
2009	$23.64	+1.6%	$17.36	+1.6%	$6.28
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.44		$24.40		$4.04
2017	$28.10	+1.2%	$24.14	+1.1%	$3.96
2016	$27.38	+2.6%	$23.49	+2.8%	$3.89
2015	$26.56	+3.1%	$22.96	+2.3%	$3.60
2014	$25.90	+2.5%	$22.48	+2.1%	$3.43
2013	$25.40	+2.0%	$22.00	+2.2%	$3.40
2012	$24.89	+2.0%	$21.55	+2.1%	$3.33
2011	$24.46	+1.7%	$21.18	+1.7%	$3.28
2010	$24.02	+1.8%	$20.85	+1.6%	$3.17
2009	$23.64	+1.6%	$20.50	+1.7%	$3.14

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

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