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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment416,050
Mean wage$33.71
Entry wage$13.15
10th percentile wage$11.54
50th percentile wage$24.80
90th percentile wage$64.98
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services101,17024.3%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities76,07018.3%
Professional and Business Services72,07017.3%
Leisure and Hospitality46,58011.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities40,01043.49
Information13,80035.06
Public Administration16,91032.40
Professional and Business Services72,07031.08
Total all occupations (00-0000)
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.80 $24.80 $0.00
2018$24.58+.9%$24.58+.9%$0.00
2017$23.83+3.1%$23.83+3.1%$0.00
2016$23.19+2.8%$23.19+2.8%$0.00
2015$22.66+2.3%$22.66+2.3%$0.00
2014$22.19+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$0.00
2013$21.72+2.2%$21.72+2.2%$0.00
2012$21.28+2.1%$21.28+2.1%$0.00
2011$20.91+1.7%$20.91+1.7%$0.00
2010$20.58+1.6%$20.58+1.6%$0.00
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
Current$24.80 $24.80 $0.00
2018$24.58+.9%$24.58+.9%$0.00
2017$23.83+3.1%$23.83+3.1%$0.00
2016$23.19+2.8%$23.19+2.8%$0.00
2015$22.66+2.3%$22.66+2.3%$0.00
2014$22.19+2.1%$22.19+2.1%$0.00
2013$21.72+2.2%$21.72+2.2%$0.00
2012$21.28+2.1%$21.28+2.1%$0.00
2011$20.91+1.7%$20.91+1.7%$0.00
2010$20.58+1.6%$20.58+1.6%$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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$24.80416,050
Hartford $24.00584,860
New Haven $21.94284,270
Norwich/NewLond$21.44119,260
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $24.00584,860
Bridge/Stam$24.80416,050
New Haven $21.94284,270
Norwich/NewLond$21.44119,260
Wages in other areas
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