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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment4,770
Mean wage$14.02
Entry wage$11.70
10th percentile wage$11.25
50th percentile wage$13.58
90th percentile wage$17.11
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services4,810100.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services4,81013.64
Personal Care Aides (39-9021)
Assist the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities at the person's home or in a care facility. Duties performed at a place of residence may include keeping house (making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes) and.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$13.58 $13.78 -$0.20
2018$13.39+1.4%$13.59+1.4%-$0.19
2017$12.89+3.9%$13.08+3.9%-$0.18
2016$12.48+3.3%$12.66+3.3%-$0.18
2015$12.06+3.5%$12.24+3.5%-$0.17
2014$11.85+1.7%$12.03+1.7%-$0.17
2013$11.62+2.0%$11.79+2.0%-$0.17
2012$11.47+1.3%$11.64+1.3%-$0.16
2011$11.30+1.5%$11.47+1.5%-$0.16
2010$11.14+1.4%$11.31+1.4%-$0.16
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$13.58 $24.80 -$11.22
2018$13.39+1.4%$24.58+.9%-$11.18
2017$12.89+3.9%$23.83+3.1%-$10.94
2016$12.48+3.3%$23.19+2.8%-$10.71
2015$12.06+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$10.60
2014$11.85+1.7%$22.19+2.1%-$10.33
2013$11.62+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$10.09
2012$11.47+1.3%$21.28+2.1%-$9.80
2011$11.30+1.5%$20.91+1.7%-$9.61
2010$11.14+1.4%$20.58+1.6%-$9.43
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
Norwich/NewLond$14.521,370
Danbury $13.841,410
Bridge/Stam$13.584,770
Waterbury $13.212,020
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.418,720
New Haven $12.435,230
Bridge/Stam$13.584,770
Waterbury $13.212,020
Wages in other areas
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