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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment110
Mean wage$29.77
Entry wage$20.09
10th percentile wage$18.76
50th percentile wage$29.20
90th percentile wage$40.72
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4041.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction4028.61
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and surface mining. Exclude "Rail Car Repairers" (49-3043) and "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$29.20 $29.26 -$0.06
2018$29.11+.3%$29.17+.3%-$0.05
2017$28.54+2.0%$28.60+2.0%-$0.05
2016$27.69+3.1%$27.75+3.1%-$0.05
2015$27.14+2.0%$27.20+2.0%-$0.05
2014$26.62+2.0%$26.67+2.0%-$0.05
2013$26.07+2.1%$26.13+2.1%-$0.05
2012$25.53+2.1%$25.58+2.1%-$0.05
2011$25.15+1.5%$25.21+1.5%-$0.05
2010$24.61+2.2%$24.66+2.2%-$0.05
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$29.20 $24.80 $4.40
2018$29.11+.3%$24.58+.9%$4.53
2017$28.54+2.0%$23.83+3.1%$4.71
2016$27.69+3.1%$23.19+2.8%$4.50
2015$27.14+2.0%$22.66+2.3%$4.48
2014$26.62+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$4.43
2013$26.07+2.1%$21.72+2.2%$4.36
2012$25.53+2.1%$21.28+2.1%$4.25
2011$25.15+1.5%$20.91+1.7%$4.24
2010$24.61+2.2%$20.58+1.6%$4.02
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$29.20110
Hartford $27.01230
New Haven $26.54 
Danbury $23.0440
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $27.01230
Bridge/Stam$29.20110
Norwich/NewLond$22.6650
Danbury $23.0440
Wages in other areas
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