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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$20.03
Entry wage$15.79
10th percentile wage$13.96
50th percentile wage$21.29
90th percentile wage$24.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction21.51
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other (47-3019)
All construction trades helpers not listed separately.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.29 $30.76  -$9.47
2019$20.30+4.9%$29.33 +4.9%-$9.03
2018$19.82+2.5%$28.63 +2.5%-$8.81
2017$19.28+2.8%$27.86 +2.8%-$8.57
2016$18.71+3.1%$27.03 +3.1%-$8.32
2015$18.40+1.7%$26.59 +1.7%-$8.18
2014$18.01+2.2%$26.02 +2.2%-$8.00
2013$17.73+1.5%$25.62 +1.5%-$7.88
2012$17.58+.9%$25.40 +.9%-$7.82
2011$17.32+1.5%$25.03 +1.5%-$7.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.29 $26.15  -$4.86
2019$20.30+4.9%$25.09 +4.2%-$4.78
2018$19.82+2.5%$24.32 +3.1%-$4.50
2017$19.28+2.8%$23.67 +2.8%-$4.38
2016$18.71+3.1%$23.13 +2.3%-$4.42
2015$18.40+1.7%$22.65 +2.1%-$4.24
2014$18.01+2.2%$22.16 +2.2%-$4.15
2013$17.73+1.5%$21.72 +2.1%-$3.98
2012$17.58+.9%$21.34 +1.7%-$3.76
2011$17.32+1.5%$21.01 +1.6%-$3.68
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
Bridgeport-Stamford $21.29 
Hartford $18.5330
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $18.5330
Bridgeport-Stamford $21.29 
Wages in other areas
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