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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$33.82
Entry wage$24.87
10th percentile wage$22.53
50th percentile wage$33.72
90th percentile wage$45.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Construction4038.1%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Construction4035.35
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics ex. Engines (49-3042)
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining. Excludes Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists (49-3031) and Rail Car Repairers (49-3043).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$33.72 $30.22  $3.50
2019$32.55+3.6%$29.17 +3.6%$3.38
2018$31.91+2.0%$28.60 +2.0%$3.31
2017$30.96+3.1%$27.74 +3.1%$3.21
2016$30.35+2.0%$27.20 +2.0%$3.15
2015$29.76+2.0%$26.67 +2.0%$3.09
2014$29.15+2.1%$26.12 +2.1%$3.03
2013$28.54+2.1%$25.57 +2.1%$2.96
2012$28.12+1.5%$25.20 +1.5%$2.92
2011$27.51+2.2%$24.65 +2.2%$2.86
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$33.72 $26.15  $7.57
2019$32.55+3.6%$25.09 +4.2%$7.46
2018$31.91+2.0%$24.32 +3.1%$7.59
2017$30.96+3.1%$23.67 +2.8%$7.28
2016$30.35+2.0%$23.13 +2.3%$7.21
2015$29.76+2.0%$22.65 +2.1%$7.11
2014$29.15+2.1%$22.16 +2.2%$6.98
2013$28.54+2.1%$21.72 +2.1%$6.82
2012$28.12+1.5%$21.34 +1.7%$6.78
2011$27.51+2.2%$21.01 +1.6%$6.50
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 $33.72120
Hartford $28.91220
New Haven $28.28390
Waterbury $26.0720
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $28.28390
Hartford $28.91220
Bridgeport-Stamford $33.72120
Danbury $22.4440
Wages in other areas
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