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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment3,530
Mean wage$16.40
Entry wage$12.73
10th percentile wage$11.82
50th percentile wage$15.19
90th percentile wage$22.38
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Professional and Business Services2,76078.2%
Education and Health Services45012.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities1504.4%
Leisure and Hospitality802.2%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration8022.05
Education and Health Services45017.57
Trade, Transportation and Utilities15016.53
Leisure and Hospitality8015.14
Security Guards (33-9032)
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$15.19 $24.06 -$8.87
2018$14.98+1.4%$23.73+1.4%-$8.74
2017$14.42+3.9%$22.84+3.9%-$8.42
2016$13.96+3.3%$22.11+3.3%-$8.15
2015$13.49+3.5%$21.36+3.5%-$7.87
2014$13.26+1.7%$21.00+1.7%-$7.74
2013$12.99+2.0%$20.58+2.0%-$7.58
2012$12.83+1.3%$20.32+1.3%-$7.49
2011$12.64+1.5%$20.02+1.5%-$7.38
2010$12.47+1.4%$19.75+1.4%-$7.27
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$15.19 $24.80 -$9.61
2018$14.98+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$9.59
2017$14.42+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$9.41
2016$13.96+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$9.23
2015$13.49+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$9.17
2014$13.26+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$8.93
2013$12.99+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$8.72
2012$12.83+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$8.44
2011$12.64+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$8.27
2010$12.47+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$8.11
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
Waterbury $17.60350
Norwich/NewLond$16.54640
Hartford $16.494,240
New Haven $15.381,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $16.494,240
Bridge/Stam$15.193,530
New Haven $15.381,830
Norwich/NewLond$16.54640
Wages in other areas
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