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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment2,360
Mean wage$13.41
Entry wage$10.84
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$11.23
90th percentile wage$19.73
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality2,08088.4%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality2,08011.09
Other Services10.97
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.23 $12.32 -$1.09
2018$11.08+1.4%$12.15+1.4%-$1.07
2017$10.66+3.9%$11.70+3.9%-$1.03
2016$10.32+3.3%$11.32+3.3%-$1.00
2015$9.97+3.5%$10.94+3.5%-$0.96
2014$9.80+1.7%$10.75+1.7%-$0.95
2013$9.61+2.0%$10.54+2.0%-$0.93
2012$9.48+1.3%$10.40+1.3%-$0.92
2011$9.35+1.5%$10.25+1.5%-$0.90
2010$9.22+1.4%$10.11+1.4%-$0.89
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.23 $24.80 -$13.57
2018$11.08+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$13.50
2017$10.66+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$13.17
2016$10.32+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$12.87
2015$9.97+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$12.69
2014$9.80+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$12.38
2013$9.61+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$12.10
2012$9.48+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$11.79
2011$9.35+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$11.56
2010$9.22+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$11.36
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 $13.18310
Hartford $11.552,530
New Haven $11.331,630
Norwich/NewLond$11.31980
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $11.552,530
Bridge/Stam$11.232,360
New Haven $11.331,630
Norwich/NewLond$11.31980
Wages in other areas
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