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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment4,040
Mean wage$36.35
Entry wage$19.56
10th percentile wage$16.41
50th percentile wage$33.82
90th percentile wage$58.92
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,13077.3%
Manufacturing61015.0%
Professional and Business Services3308.2%
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction40.53
Trade, Transportation and Utilities3,13035.12
Professional and Business Services33032.22
Manufacturing61031.16
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Ex. Technical and Scientific Products (41-4012)
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.82 $17.46 $16.36
2018$33.46+1.1%$17.28+1.1%$16.19
2017$32.04+4.4%$16.54+4.4%$15.50
2016$31.10+3.0%$16.05+3.0%$15.04
2015$30.72+1.2%$15.86+1.2%$14.86
2014$30.38+1.1%$15.69+1.1%$14.70
2013$29.52+2.9%$15.24+2.9%$14.28
2012$28.81+2.5%$14.87+2.5%$13.93
2011$28.22+2.1%$14.57+2.1%$13.65
2010$27.66+2.0%$14.28+2.0%$13.38
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.82 $24.80 $9.02
2018$33.46+1.1%$24.58+.9%$8.88
2017$32.04+4.4%$23.83+3.1%$8.21
2016$31.10+3.0%$23.19+2.8%$7.90
2015$30.72+1.2%$22.66+2.3%$8.05
2014$30.38+1.1%$22.19+2.1%$8.19
2013$29.52+2.9%$21.72+2.2%$7.80
2012$28.81+2.5%$21.28+2.1%$7.53
2011$28.22+2.1%$20.91+1.7%$7.31
2010$27.66+2.0%$20.58+1.6%$7.08
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 $37.58720
New Haven $34.892,600
Bridge/Stam$33.824,040
Waterbury $32.85400
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $30.604,850
Bridge/Stam$33.824,040
New Haven $34.892,600
Danbury $37.58720
Wages in other areas
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