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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment160
Mean wage$33.00
Entry wage$25.19
10th percentile wage$23.37
50th percentile wage$31.55
90th percentile wage$46.74
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Public Administration108.3%
Leisure and Hospitality107.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration1034.84
Leisure and Hospitality1033.95
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (49-3053)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul small engines used to power lawn mowers, chain saws, and related equipment.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$31.55 $29.26 $2.29
2018$31.46+.3%$29.17+.3%$2.28
2017$30.84+2.0%$28.60+2.0%$2.24
2016$29.92+3.1%$27.75+3.1%$2.17
2015$29.33+2.0%$27.20+2.0%$2.13
2014$28.76+2.0%$26.67+2.0%$2.09
2013$28.17+2.1%$26.13+2.1%$2.04
2012$27.58+2.1%$25.58+2.1%$2.00
2011$27.18+1.5%$25.21+1.5%$1.97
2010$26.59+2.2%$24.66+2.2%$1.93
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$31.55 $24.80 $6.75
2018$31.46+.3%$24.58+.9%$6.87
2017$30.84+2.0%$23.83+3.1%$7.01
2016$29.92+3.1%$23.19+2.8%$6.73
2015$29.33+2.0%$22.66+2.3%$6.66
2014$28.76+2.0%$22.19+2.1%$6.57
2013$28.17+2.1%$21.72+2.2%$6.45
2012$27.58+2.1%$21.28+2.1%$6.30
2011$27.18+1.5%$20.91+1.7%$6.26
2010$26.59+2.2%$20.58+1.6%$6.00
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$31.55160
New Haven $26.90 
Norwich/NewLond$20.7020
Hartford $18.73180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $18.73180
Bridge/Stam$31.55160
Norwich/NewLond$20.7020
Danbury $17.86 
Wages in other areas
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