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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,240
Mean wage$31.88
Entry wage$22.24
10th percentile wage$20.09
50th percentile wage$30.14
90th percentile wage$47.08
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services1,07086.2%
Financial Activities907.4%
Information201.9%
Public Administration201.5%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Financial Activities9040.90
Manufacturing1039.80
Public Administration2039.33
Trade, Transportation and Utilities34.58
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$30.14 $43.73 -$13.59
2018$29.98+.5%$43.50+.5%-$13.51
2017$29.20+2.7%$42.36+2.7%-$13.16
2016$28.53+2.4%$41.39+2.4%-$12.86
2015$28.08+1.6%$40.74+1.6%-$12.65
2014$27.54+2.0%$39.96+2.0%-$12.41
2013$27.02+1.9%$39.21+1.9%-$12.18
2012$26.51+1.9%$38.46+1.9%-$11.95
2011$25.99+2.0%$37.71+2.0%-$11.71
2010$25.59+1.6%$37.12+1.6%-$11.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$30.14 $24.80 $5.34
2018$29.98+.5%$24.58+.9%$5.40
2017$29.20+2.7%$23.83+3.1%$5.37
2016$28.53+2.4%$23.19+2.8%$5.33
2015$28.08+1.6%$22.66+2.3%$5.41
2014$27.54+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$5.35
2013$27.02+1.9%$21.72+2.2%$5.31
2012$26.51+1.9%$21.28+2.1%$5.23
2011$25.99+2.0%$20.91+1.7%$5.08
2010$25.59+1.6%$20.58+1.6%$5.00
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
Hartford $30.772,130
Bridge/Stam$30.141,240
Waterbury $28.59120
New Haven $27.27790
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $30.772,130
Bridge/Stam$30.141,240
New Haven $27.27790
Waterbury $28.59120
Wages in other areas
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