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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment850
Mean wage$18.32
Entry wage$11.80
10th percentile wage$11.37
50th percentile wage$14.52
90th percentile wage$33.47
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities37043.5%
Financial Activities14016.4%
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities37015.56
Financial Activities14015.53
Other Services13.01
Counter and Rental Clerks (41-2021)
Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment. Excludes Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023), Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks (43-4081), Order Clerks (43-4151), and Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (43-4181).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$14.52 $18.68  -$4.16
2019$13.78+5.4%$17.72 +5.4%-$3.94
2018$13.19+4.4%$16.97 +4.4%-$3.77
2017$12.80+3.0%$16.47 +3.0%-$3.66
2016$12.64+1.2%$16.27 +1.2%-$3.62
2015$12.51+1.1%$16.09 +1.1%-$3.58
2014$12.15+2.9%$15.63 +2.9%-$3.48
2013$11.86+2.5%$15.26 +2.5%-$3.39
2012$11.62+2.1%$14.95 +2.1%-$3.32
2011$11.39+2.0%$14.65 +2.0%-$3.26
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$14.52 $26.15  -$11.63
2019$13.78+5.4%$25.09 +4.2%-$11.31
2018$13.19+4.4%$24.32 +3.1%-$11.13
2017$12.80+3.0%$23.67 +2.8%-$10.87
2016$12.64+1.2%$23.13 +2.3%-$10.48
2015$12.51+1.1%$22.65 +2.1%-$10.13
2014$12.15+2.9%$22.16 +2.2%-$10.01
2013$11.86+2.5%$21.72 +2.1%-$9.85
2012$11.62+2.1%$21.34 +1.7%-$9.72
2011$11.39+2.0%$21.01 +1.6%-$9.62
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
New Haven $17.66560
Norwich-New London $15.19270
Danbury $14.92250
Bridgeport-Stamford $14.52850
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $13.491,350
Bridgeport-Stamford $14.52850
New Haven $17.66560
Norwich-New London $15.19270
Wages in other areas
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