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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment820
Mean wage$12.56
Entry wage$11.51
10th percentile wage$10.95
50th percentile wage$12.03
90th percentile wage$15.05
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality77094.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality77012.04
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.03 $12.71  -$0.68
2019$11.40+5.5%$12.05 +5.5%-$0.64
2018$10.98+3.9%$11.60 +3.9%-$0.62
2017$10.63+3.3%$11.23 +3.3%-$0.60
2016$10.27+3.5%$10.85 +3.5%-$0.58
2015$10.09+1.7%$10.66 +1.7%-$0.57
2014$9.89+2.0%$10.45 +2.0%-$0.55
2013$9.76+1.3%$10.32 +1.3%-$0.55
2012$9.62+1.5%$10.17 +1.5%-$0.54
2011$9.49+1.4%$10.02 +1.4%-$0.53
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.03 $26.15  -$14.12
2019$11.40+5.5%$25.09 +4.2%-$13.68
2018$10.98+3.9%$24.32 +3.1%-$13.34
2017$10.63+3.3%$23.67 +2.8%-$13.04
2016$10.27+3.5%$23.13 +2.3%-$12.86
2015$10.09+1.7%$22.65 +2.1%-$12.55
2014$9.89+2.0%$22.16 +2.2%-$12.27
2013$9.76+1.3%$21.72 +2.1%-$11.95
2012$9.62+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%-$11.72
2011$9.49+1.4%$21.01 +1.6%-$11.52
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 $12.441,240
Danbury $12.40100
New Haven $12.29450
Norwich-New London $12.05500
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.441,240
Bridgeport-Stamford $12.03820
Norwich-New London $12.05500
New Haven $12.29450
Wages in other areas
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