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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$21.42
Entry wage$14.33
10th percentile wage$13.27
50th percentile wage$19.14
90th percentile wage$32.50
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Manufacturing
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing19.14
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters (51-2041)
Fabricate, lay out, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$19.14 $20.12 -$0.98
2018$18.95+1.0%$19.93+1.0%-$0.97
2017$18.41+2.9%$19.36+2.9%-$0.94
2016$17.86+3.1%$18.77+3.1%-$0.91
2015$17.37+2.8%$18.26+2.8%-$0.88
2014$16.96+2.4%$17.83+2.4%-$0.86
2013$16.58+2.3%$17.43+2.3%-$0.84
2012$16.26+1.9%$17.10+1.9%-$0.83
2011$15.99+1.7%$16.81+1.7%-$0.81
2010$15.74+1.6%$16.54+1.6%-$0.80
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$19.14 $24.80 -$5.66
2018$18.95+1.0%$24.58+.9%-$5.62
2017$18.41+2.9%$23.83+3.1%-$5.41
2016$17.86+3.1%$23.19+2.8%-$5.33
2015$17.37+2.8%$22.66+2.3%-$5.29
2014$16.96+2.4%$22.19+2.1%-$5.22
2013$16.58+2.3%$21.72+2.2%-$5.13
2012$16.26+1.9%$21.28+2.1%-$5.01
2011$15.99+1.7%$20.91+1.7%-$4.92
2010$15.74+1.6%$20.58+1.6%-$4.84
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
Hartford $21.54270
New Haven $19.16210
Bridge/Stam$19.14 
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $21.54270
New Haven $19.16210
Bridge/Stam$19.14 
Wages in other areas
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