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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,820
Mean wage$28.99
Entry wage$25.46
10th percentile wage$23.69
50th percentile wage$28.70
90th percentile wage$36.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services1,78097.9%
Public Administration904.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration9031.14
Education and Health Services1,78028.56
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (29-2061)
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$28.70 $39.75 -$11.05
2018$28.55+.5%$39.54+.5%-$10.99
2017$27.80+2.7%$38.51+2.7%-$10.70
2016$27.16+2.4%$37.62+2.4%-$10.45
2015$26.74+1.6%$37.03+1.6%-$10.29
2014$26.22+2.0%$36.32+2.0%-$10.09
2013$25.73+1.9%$35.64+1.9%-$9.90
2012$25.24+1.9%$34.96+1.9%-$9.71
2011$24.75+2.0%$34.28+2.0%-$9.52
2010$24.37+1.6%$33.75+1.6%-$9.38
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$28.70 $24.80 $3.90
2018$28.55+.5%$24.58+.9%$3.97
2017$27.80+2.7%$23.83+3.1%$3.97
2016$27.16+2.4%$23.19+2.8%$3.97
2015$26.74+1.6%$22.66+2.3%$4.07
2014$26.22+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$4.03
2013$25.73+1.9%$21.72+2.2%$4.02
2012$25.24+1.9%$21.28+2.1%$3.96
2011$24.75+2.0%$20.91+1.7%$3.84
2010$24.37+1.6%$20.58+1.6%$3.78
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$28.701,820
Hartford $27.913,240
Norwich/NewLond$27.91780
New Haven $27.751,360
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.913,240
Bridge/Stam$28.701,820
New Haven $27.751,360
Norwich/NewLond$27.91780
Wages in other areas
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