CT.Gov Home Connecticut LMI 1Q 2019 Connecticut Occupational Employment & Wages Home
Select Occupation
Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,120
Mean wage$17.99
Entry wage$11.92
10th percentile wage$11.49
50th percentile wage$16.72
90th percentile wage$28.81
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation and Utilities98087.5%
Education and Health Services605.6%
Professional and Business Services201.4%
Public Administration100.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration1020.84
Professional and Business Services2017.40
Education and Health Services6017.02
Trade, Transportation and Utilities98016.64
Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs (53-3041)
Drive automobiles, vans, or limousines to transport passengers. May occasionally carry cargo. Include hearse drivers. Exclude "Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Ex. Emergency Medical Technicians" (53-3011) and "Bus Drivers" (53-3021 through 53-3022).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$16.72 $17.32 -$0.60
2018$16.39+2.0%$16.97+2.0%-$0.58
2017$15.80+3.7%$16.37+3.7%-$0.56
2016$15.27+3.5%$15.81+3.5%-$0.54
2015$14.75+3.5%$15.28+3.5%-$0.52
2014$14.41+2.4%$14.93+2.4%-$0.51
2013$14.09+2.3%$14.59+2.3%-$0.50
2012$13.86+1.6%$14.36+1.6%-$0.49
2011$13.54+2.4%$14.02+2.4%-$0.48
2010$13.37+1.2%$13.85+1.2%-$0.47
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$16.72 $24.80 -$8.08
2018$16.39+2.0%$24.58+.9%-$8.19
2017$15.80+3.7%$23.83+3.1%-$8.03
2016$15.27+3.5%$23.19+2.8%-$7.92
2015$14.75+3.5%$22.66+2.3%-$7.91
2014$14.41+2.4%$22.19+2.1%-$7.78
2013$14.09+2.3%$21.72+2.2%-$7.62
2012$13.86+1.6%$21.28+2.1%-$7.41
2011$13.54+2.4%$20.91+1.7%-$7.37
2010$13.37+1.2%$20.58+1.6%-$7.21
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$16.721,120
Danbury $13.4570
Hartford $12.871,210
New Haven $12.74660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.871,210
Bridge/Stam$16.721,120
New Haven $12.74660
Norwich/NewLond$12.35450
Wages in other areas
Go Connecticut LMI HomeState of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285
LMI Home | CTDOL Home | CT.gov | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Policy
Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)
Go to the State of Connecticut website