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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment7,680
Mean wage$21.46
Entry wage$13.39
10th percentile wage$11.95
50th percentile wage$20.19
90th percentile wage$32.67
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2,28029.7%
Professional and Business Services1,78023.2%
Financial Activities1,41018.4%
Education and Health Services4505.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration4028.73
Manufacturing37025.40
Financial Activities1,41023.26
Education and Health Services45021.47
Customer Service Representatives (43-4051)
Interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services and to handle and resolve complaints. Exclude individuals whose duties are primarily sales or repair.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$20.19 $21.22 -$1.02
2018$19.96+1.2%$20.98+1.2%-$1.01
2017$19.28+3.5%$20.26+3.5%-$0.98
2016$18.78+2.6%$19.74+2.6%-$0.95
2015$18.22+3.1%$19.15+3.1%-$0.92
2014$17.77+2.5%$18.67+2.5%-$0.90
2013$17.42+2.0%$18.31+2.0%-$0.88
2012$17.07+2.0%$17.94+2.0%-$0.87
2011$16.78+1.7%$17.64+1.7%-$0.85
2010$16.48+1.8%$17.32+1.8%-$0.84
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$20.19 $24.80 -$4.61
2018$19.96+1.2%$24.58+.9%-$4.62
2017$19.28+3.5%$23.83+3.1%-$4.55
2016$18.78+2.6%$23.19+2.8%-$4.41
2015$18.22+3.1%$22.66+2.3%-$4.44
2014$17.77+2.5%$22.19+2.1%-$4.42
2013$17.42+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$4.29
2012$17.07+2.0%$21.28+2.1%-$4.20
2011$16.78+1.7%$20.91+1.7%-$4.13
2010$16.48+1.8%$20.58+1.6%-$4.10
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 $20.691,350
Bridge/Stam$20.197,680
Hartford $19.0312,470
Waterbury $18.83830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $19.0312,470
Bridge/Stam$20.197,680
New Haven $18.425,120
Norwich/NewLond$16.831,390
Wages in other areas
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