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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment1,130
Mean wage$17.16
Entry wage$11.50
10th percentile wage$11.05
50th percentile wage$15.83
90th percentile wage$27.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,04091.4%
Education and Health Services403.8%
Professional and Business Services201.4%
Leisure and Hospitality101.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Public Administration10$17.47
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,040$16.02
Professional and Business Services20$15.61
Education and Health Services40$15.06
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.83 $16.57 -$0.74
2017$15.58+1.6%$16.31+1.6%-$0.72
2016$15.05+3.5%$15.76+3.5%-$0.70
2015$14.55+3.5%$15.23+3.5%-$0.68
2014$14.21+2.4%$14.87+2.4%-$0.66
2013$13.89+2.3%$14.54+2.3%-$0.64
2012$13.67+1.6%$14.31+1.6%-$0.63
2011$13.35+2.4%$13.97+2.4%-$0.62
2010$13.19+1.2%$13.80+1.2%-$0.61
2009$12.94+1.9%$13.54+1.9%-$0.60
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.83 $24.40 -$8.57
2017$15.58+1.6%$24.14+1.1%-$8.55
2016$15.05+3.5%$23.49+2.8%-$8.43
2015$14.55+3.5%$22.96+2.3%-$8.40
2014$14.21+2.4%$22.48+2.1%-$8.26
2013$13.89+2.3%$22.00+2.2%-$8.10
2012$13.67+1.6%$21.55+2.1%-$7.88
2011$13.35+2.4%$21.18+1.7%-$7.83
2010$13.19+1.2%$20.85+1.6%-$7.66
2009$12.94+1.9%$20.50+1.7%-$7.56
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.$15.831,130
Waterbury$13.60140
Danbury$13.0890
New Haven$12.53370
Hartford$12.451,200
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford$12.451,200
Bridgeport-Stam.$15.831,130
Norwich-NL$11.86470
New Haven$12.53370
Waterbury$13.60140
Wages in other areas
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