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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment7,830
Mean wage$13.94
Entry wage$11.15
10th percentile wage$11.06
50th percentile wage$11.68
90th percentile wage$19.63
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality8,120103.7%
Education and Health Services1301.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services13013.56
Leisure and Hospitality8,12011.63
Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)
Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$11.68 $12.71  -$1.03
2019$11.07+5.5%$12.05 +5.5%-$0.97
2018$10.66+3.9%$11.60 +3.9%-$0.93
2017$10.32+3.3%$11.23 +3.3%-$0.90
2016$9.97+3.5%$10.85 +3.5%-$0.87
2015$9.80+1.7%$10.66 +1.7%-$0.86
2014$9.60+2.0%$10.45 +2.0%-$0.84
2013$9.48+1.3%$10.32 +1.3%-$0.83
2012$9.34+1.5%$10.17 +1.5%-$0.82
2011$9.21+1.4%$10.02 +1.4%-$0.81
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.68 $26.15  -$14.47
2019$11.07+5.5%$25.09 +4.2%-$14.01
2018$10.66+3.9%$24.32 +3.1%-$13.66
2017$10.32+3.3%$23.67 +2.8%-$13.35
2016$9.97+3.5%$23.13 +2.3%-$13.16
2015$9.80+1.7%$22.65 +2.1%-$12.85
2014$9.60+2.0%$22.16 +2.2%-$12.56
2013$9.48+1.3%$21.72 +2.1%-$12.23
2012$9.34+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%-$12.00
2011$9.21+1.4%$21.01 +1.6%-$11.79
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
Hartford $12.0110,260
Norwich-New London $11.913,960
Waterbury $11.80930
Bridgeport-Stamford $11.687,830
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.0110,260
Bridgeport-Stamford $11.687,830
New Haven $11.414,890
Norwich-New London $11.913,960
Wages in other areas
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