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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$22.23
Entry wage$14.70
10th percentile wage$13.74
50th percentile wage$19.09
90th percentile wage$38.77
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2068.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2016.83
Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks (43-4041)
Authorize credit charges against customers' accounts. Investigate history and credit standing of individuals or business establishments applying for credit. May interview applicants to obtain personal and financial data; determine credit worthiness; process applications; and notify customers of acceptance or rejection of credit.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$19.09 $21.22 -$2.13
2018$18.87+1.2%$20.98+1.2%-$2.10
2017$18.23+3.5%$20.26+3.5%-$2.03
2016$17.76+2.6%$19.74+2.6%-$1.98
2015$17.22+3.1%$19.15+3.1%-$1.92
2014$16.80+2.5%$18.67+2.5%-$1.87
2013$16.47+2.0%$18.31+2.0%-$1.83
2012$16.14+2.0%$17.94+2.0%-$1.80
2011$15.87+1.7%$17.64+1.7%-$1.77
2010$15.58+1.8%$17.32+1.8%-$1.73
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$19.09 $24.80 -$5.71
2018$18.87+1.2%$24.58+.9%-$5.71
2017$18.23+3.5%$23.83+3.1%-$5.60
2016$17.76+2.6%$23.19+2.8%-$5.43
2015$17.22+3.1%$22.66+2.3%-$5.44
2014$16.80+2.5%$22.19+2.1%-$5.39
2013$16.47+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$5.24
2012$16.14+2.0%$21.28+2.1%-$5.13
2011$15.87+1.7%$20.91+1.7%-$5.04
2010$15.58+1.8%$20.58+1.6%-$5.00
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
Bridge/Stam$19.0930
New Haven $18.3720
Danbury $18.0620
Hartford $15.38 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$19.0930
New Haven $18.3720
Danbury $18.0620
Hartford $15.38 
Wages in other areas
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