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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment1,590
Mean wage$13.16
Entry wage$11.11
10th percentile wage$10.81
50th percentile wage$11.73
90th percentile wage$18.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality1,37086.1%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services15.75
Leisure and Hospitality1,37011.57
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.73 $12.32 -$0.59
2018$11.57+1.4%$12.15+1.4%-$0.58
2017$11.14+3.9%$11.70+3.9%-$0.56
2016$10.78+3.3%$11.32+3.3%-$0.54
2015$10.42+3.5%$10.94+3.5%-$0.52
2014$10.24+1.7%$10.75+1.7%-$0.51
2013$10.03+2.0%$10.54+2.0%-$0.50
2012$9.91+1.3%$10.40+1.3%-$0.49
2011$9.76+1.5%$10.25+1.5%-$0.49
2010$9.63+1.4%$10.11+1.4%-$0.48
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.73 $24.80 -$13.07
2018$11.57+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$13.01
2017$11.14+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$12.69
2016$10.78+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$12.41
2015$10.42+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$12.24
2014$10.24+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$11.95
2013$10.03+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$11.68
2012$9.91+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$11.37
2011$9.76+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$11.15
2010$9.63+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$10.95
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 $12.28 
Hartford $12.021,030
Bridge/Stam$11.731,590
New Haven $11.66710
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$11.731,590
Hartford $12.021,030
New Haven $11.66710
Norwich/NewLond$11.05450
Wages in other areas
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