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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment2,020
Mean wage$15.85
Entry wage$11.27
10th percentile wage$11.24
50th percentile wage$12.60
90th percentile wage$24.83
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality2,01099.6%
Other Services1004.9%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality2,01012.92
Other Services10012.89
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.60 $12.71  -$0.11
2019$11.94+5.5%$12.05 +5.5%-$0.10
2018$11.50+3.9%$11.60 +3.9%-$0.10
2017$11.13+3.3%$11.23 +3.3%-$0.09
2016$10.75+3.5%$10.85 +3.5%-$0.09
2015$10.57+1.7%$10.66 +1.7%-$0.09
2014$10.36+2.0%$10.45 +2.0%-$0.09
2013$10.23+1.3%$10.32 +1.3%-$0.08
2012$10.08+1.5%$10.17 +1.5%-$0.08
2011$9.94+1.4%$10.02 +1.4%-$0.08
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.60 $26.15  -$13.55
2019$11.94+5.5%$25.09 +4.2%-$13.14
2018$11.50+3.9%$24.32 +3.1%-$12.82
2017$11.13+3.3%$23.67 +2.8%-$12.54
2016$10.75+3.5%$23.13 +2.3%-$12.38
2015$10.57+1.7%$22.65 +2.1%-$12.07
2014$10.36+2.0%$22.16 +2.2%-$11.80
2013$10.23+1.3%$21.72 +2.1%-$11.49
2012$10.08+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%-$11.26
2011$9.94+1.4%$21.01 +1.6%-$11.07
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $20.57 
Bridgeport-Stamford $12.602,020
New Haven $12.471,150
Norwich-New London $11.991,120
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $12.602,020
Hartford $11.912,010
New Haven $12.471,150
Norwich-New London $11.991,120
Wages in other areas
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