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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment7,420
Mean wage$12.98
Entry wage$10.81
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$10.82
90th percentile wage$17.10
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality7,570102.0%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services19.50
Leisure and Hospitality7,57010.82
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.82 $12.32 -$1.50
2018$10.67+1.4%$12.15+1.4%-$1.47
2017$10.27+3.9%$11.70+3.9%-$1.42
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.32+3.3%-$1.37
2015$9.61+3.5%$10.94+3.5%-$1.33
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.75+1.7%-$1.30
2013$9.26+2.0%$10.54+2.0%-$1.28
2012$9.14+1.3%$10.40+1.3%-$1.26
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.25+1.5%-$1.24
2010$8.88+1.4%$10.11+1.4%-$1.23
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.82 $24.80 -$13.98
2018$10.67+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$13.90
2017$10.27+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$13.56
2016$9.94+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$13.25
2015$9.61+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$13.05
2014$9.44+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$12.74
2013$9.26+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$12.46
2012$9.14+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$12.14
2011$9.00+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$11.90
2010$8.88+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$11.70
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
Hartford $11.359,810
Norwich/NewLond$10.953,610
Bridge/Stam$10.827,420
Danbury $10.821,660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $11.359,810
Bridge/Stam$10.827,420
New Haven $10.824,460
Norwich/NewLond$10.953,610
Wages in other areas
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