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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment12,280
Mean wage$17.65
Entry wage$11.49
10th percentile wage$10.99
50th percentile wage$13.84
90th percentile wage$30.25
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities11,32092.2%
Leisure and Hospitality2401.9%
Professional and Business Services1701.4%
Manufacturing1401.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality24014.07
Trade, Transportation and Utilities11,32014.02
Professional and Business Services17012.50
Manufacturing14011.87
Retail Salespersons (41-2031)
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel in a retail establishment. Exclude "Cashiers" (41-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.84 $17.46 -$3.62
2018$13.69+1.1%$17.28+1.1%-$3.58
2017$13.11+4.4%$16.54+4.4%-$3.42
2016$12.73+3.0%$16.05+3.0%-$3.32
2015$12.57+1.2%$15.86+1.2%-$3.28
2014$12.43+1.1%$15.69+1.1%-$3.25
2013$12.08+2.9%$15.24+2.9%-$3.15
2012$11.79+2.5%$14.87+2.5%-$3.08
2011$11.55+2.1%$14.57+2.1%-$3.02
2010$11.32+2.0%$14.28+2.0%-$2.96
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.84 $24.80 -$10.96
2018$13.69+1.1%$24.58+.9%-$10.88
2017$13.11+4.4%$23.83+3.1%-$10.72
2016$12.73+3.0%$23.19+2.8%-$10.46
2015$12.57+1.2%$22.66+2.3%-$10.09
2014$12.43+1.1%$22.19+2.1%-$9.75
2013$12.08+2.9%$21.72+2.2%-$9.63
2012$11.79+2.5%$21.28+2.1%-$9.48
2011$11.55+2.1%$20.91+1.7%-$9.36
2010$11.32+2.0%$20.58+1.6%-$9.26
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 $14.573,260
Bridge/Stam$13.8412,280
Norwich/NewLond$13.034,540
Hartford $12.6313,150
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.6313,150
Bridge/Stam$13.8412,280
New Haven $12.496,940
Norwich/NewLond$13.034,540
Wages in other areas
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