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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment780
Mean wage$43.68
Entry wage$36.47
10th percentile wage$29.24
50th percentile wage$45.79
90th percentile wage$52.15
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities13016.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities13030.00
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3011)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Excludes Avionics Technicians (49-2091).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$45.79 $30.22  $15.57
2019$44.20+3.6%$29.17 +3.6%$15.03
2018$43.33+2.0%$28.60 +2.0%$14.73
2017$42.04+3.1%$27.74 +3.1%$14.29
2016$41.21+2.0%$27.20 +2.0%$14.01
2015$40.41+2.0%$26.67 +2.0%$13.74
2014$39.58+2.1%$26.12 +2.1%$13.46
2013$38.75+2.1%$25.57 +2.1%$13.18
2012$38.19+1.5%$25.20 +1.5%$12.98
2011$37.36+2.2%$24.65 +2.2%$12.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$45.79 $26.15  $19.64
2019$44.20+3.6%$25.09 +4.2%$19.11
2018$43.33+2.0%$24.32 +3.1%$19.01
2017$42.04+3.1%$23.67 +2.8%$18.36
2016$41.21+2.0%$23.13 +2.3%$18.07
2015$40.41+2.0%$22.65 +2.1%$17.76
2014$39.58+2.1%$22.16 +2.2%$17.42
2013$38.75+2.1%$21.72 +2.1%$17.03
2012$38.19+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%$16.84
2011$37.36+2.2%$21.01 +1.6%$16.35
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 $45.79780
Norwich-New London $33.70110
Danbury $31.39 
Hartford $28.24540
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $45.79780
Hartford $28.24540
Norwich-New London $33.70110
New Haven $28.0050
Wages in other areas
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