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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment140
Mean wage$25.34
Entry wage$16.07
10th percentile wage$13.76
50th percentile wage$24.11
90th percentile wage$38.35
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Construction8059.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Construction80$23.73
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.11 $27.36 -$3.25
2017$24.05+.2%$27.30+.2%-$3.24
2016$23.34+3.1%$26.48+3.1%-$3.14
2015$22.88+2.0%$25.96+2.0%-$3.08
2014$22.43+2.0%$25.46+2.0%-$3.02
2013$21.97+2.1%$24.93+2.1%-$2.96
2012$21.51+2.1%$24.41+2.1%-$2.89
2011$21.20+1.5%$24.06+1.5%-$2.85
2010$20.74+2.2%$23.53+2.2%-$2.79
2009$20.50+1.2%$23.26+1.2%-$2.76
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.11 $24.40 -$0.29
2017$24.05+.2%$24.14+1.1%-$0.08
2016$23.34+3.1%$23.49+2.8%-$0.15
2015$22.88+2.0%$22.96+2.3%-$0.08
2014$22.43+2.0%$22.48+2.1%-$0.04
2013$21.97+2.1%$22.00+2.2%-$0.02
2012$21.51+2.1%$21.55+2.1%-$0.04
2011$21.20+1.5%$21.18+1.7%$0.01
2010$20.74+2.2%$20.85+1.6%-$0.11
2009$20.50+1.2%$20.50+1.7%$0.00
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$28.92160
Hartford$26.41230
Danbury$25.0630
Bridgeport-Stam.$24.11140
Norwich-NL$22.7860
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$26.41230
New Haven$28.92160
Bridgeport-Stam.$24.11140
Norwich-NL$22.7860
Danbury$25.0630
Wages in other areas
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