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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$13.68
Entry wage$11.90
10th percentile wage$11.39
50th percentile wage$13.30
90th percentile wage$16.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Other Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services13.19
Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials (51-6021)
Press or shape articles by hand or machine.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$13.30 $21.83  -$8.53
2019$12.76+4.2%$20.95 +4.2%-$8.18
2018$12.40+2.9%$20.35 +2.9%-$7.95
2017$12.02+3.1%$19.74 +3.1%-$7.71
2016$11.70+2.8%$19.20 +2.8%-$7.50
2015$11.42+2.4%$18.75 +2.4%-$7.32
2014$11.16+2.3%$18.32 +2.3%-$7.15
2013$10.95+1.9%$17.97 +1.9%-$7.02
2012$10.77+1.7%$17.67 +1.7%-$6.90
2011$10.60+1.6%$17.39 +1.6%-$6.79
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$13.30 $26.15  -$12.85
2019$12.76+4.2%$25.09 +4.2%-$12.32
2018$12.40+2.9%$24.32 +3.1%-$11.92
2017$12.02+3.1%$23.67 +2.8%-$11.64
2016$11.70+2.8%$23.13 +2.3%-$11.43
2015$11.42+2.4%$22.65 +2.1%-$11.22
2014$11.16+2.3%$22.16 +2.2%-$11.00
2013$10.95+1.9%$21.72 +2.1%-$10.76
2012$10.77+1.7%$21.34 +1.7%-$10.57
2011$10.60+1.6%$21.01 +1.6%-$10.41
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 $13.72 
Bridgeport-Stamford $13.30 
Norwich-New London $11.6320
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London $11.6320
Bridgeport-Stamford $13.30 
Hartford $13.72 
Wages in other areas
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