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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment670
Mean wage$14.34
Entry wage$11.25
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$13.97
90th percentile wage$19.02
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.97 $12.32 $1.65
2018$13.78+1.4%$12.15+1.4%$1.63
2017$13.26+3.9%$11.70+3.9%$1.57
2016$12.84+3.3%$11.32+3.3%$1.52
2015$12.40+3.5%$10.94+3.5%$1.47
2014$12.19+1.7%$10.75+1.7%$1.44
2013$11.95+2.0%$10.54+2.0%$1.41
2012$11.80+1.3%$10.40+1.3%$1.39
2011$11.63+1.5%$10.25+1.5%$1.37
2010$11.46+1.4%$10.11+1.4%$1.35
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.97 $24.80 -$10.83
2018$13.78+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$10.80
2017$13.26+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$10.56
2016$12.84+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$10.35
2015$12.40+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$10.26
2014$12.19+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$9.99
2013$11.95+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$9.76
2012$11.80+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$9.47
2011$11.63+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$9.28
2010$11.46+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$9.11
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
Danbury $15.6530
New Haven $14.61410
Norwich/NewLond$14.47140
Bridge/Stam$13.97670
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$13.97670
New Haven $14.61410
Norwich/NewLond$14.47140
Danbury $15.6530
Wages in other areas
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