Dental Assistants (31-9091) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area



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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		980
Mean wage		$22.49
Entry wage		$16.44
10th percentile wage		$15.54
50th percentile wage		$22.48
90th percentile wage		$30.61

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent

Education and Health Services	980	99.8%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	980	22.47

Dental Assistants (31-9091)

Assist dentist, set up patient and equipment, and keep records.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$22.48		$16.38		$6.10
2018	$22.17	+1.4%	$16.15	+1.4%	$6.02
2017	$21.34	+3.9%	$15.55	+3.9%	$5.79
2016	$20.66	+3.3%	$15.05	+3.3%	$5.61
2015	$19.96	+3.5%	$14.54	+3.5%	$5.42
2014	$19.62	+1.7%	$14.30	+1.7%	$5.32
2013	$19.23	+2.0%	$14.01	+2.0%	$5.22
2012	$18.99	+1.3%	$13.83	+1.3%	$5.15
2011	$18.71	+1.5%	$13.63	+1.5%	$5.08
2010	$18.45	+1.4%	$13.44	+1.4%	$5.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$22.48		$24.80		-$2.32
2018	$22.17	+1.4%	$24.58	+.9%	-$2.40
2017	$21.34	+3.9%	$23.83	+3.1%	-$2.49
2016	$20.66	+3.3%	$23.19	+2.8%	-$2.53
2015	$19.96	+3.5%	$22.66	+2.3%	-$2.70
2014	$19.62	+1.7%	$22.19	+2.1%	-$2.57
2013	$19.23	+2.0%	$21.72	+2.2%	-$2.48
2012	$18.99	+1.3%	$21.28	+2.1%	-$2.29
2011	$18.71	+1.5%	$20.91	+1.7%	-$2.20
2010	$18.45	+1.4%	$20.58	+1.6%	-$2.13

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

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