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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment4,700
Mean wage$17.31
Entry wage$12.40
10th percentile wage$11.46
50th percentile wage$16.65
90th percentile wage$25.45
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services2,85060.6%
Other Services57012.1%
Professional and Business Services4409.4%
Financial Activities2906.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction4020.49
Professional and Business Services44018.66
Public Administration1018.28
Manufacturing4017.82
Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171)
Answer inquiries and obtain information for general public, customers, visitors, and other interested parties. Provide information regarding activities conducted at establishment; location of departments, offices, and employees within organization. Exclude "Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service" (43-2011).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.65 $21.22 -$4.57
2018$16.46+1.2%$20.98+1.2%-$4.51
2017$15.90+3.5%$20.26+3.5%-$4.36
2016$15.49+2.6%$19.74+2.6%-$4.25
2015$15.02+3.1%$19.15+3.1%-$4.12
2014$14.65+2.5%$18.67+2.5%-$4.02
2013$14.37+2.0%$18.31+2.0%-$3.94
2012$14.08+2.0%$17.94+2.0%-$3.86
2011$13.84+1.7%$17.64+1.7%-$3.79
2010$13.59+1.8%$17.32+1.8%-$3.72
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.65 $24.80 -$8.15
2018$16.46+1.2%$24.58+.9%-$8.12
2017$15.90+3.5%$23.83+3.1%-$7.93
2016$15.49+2.6%$23.19+2.8%-$7.70
2015$15.02+3.1%$22.66+2.3%-$7.64
2014$14.65+2.5%$22.19+2.1%-$7.53
2013$14.37+2.0%$21.72+2.2%-$7.35
2012$14.08+2.0%$21.28+2.1%-$7.19
2011$13.84+1.7%$20.91+1.7%-$7.07
2010$13.59+1.8%$20.58+1.6%-$6.99
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 $17.35960
Hartford $17.204,110
Waterbury $16.81680
Bridge/Stam$16.654,700
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$16.654,700
Hartford $17.204,110
New Haven $16.352,550
Danbury $17.35960
Wages in other areas
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