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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment2,710
Mean wage$20.04
Entry wage$12.92
10th percentile wage$11.98
50th percentile wage$17.72
90th percentile wage$33.56
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,93071.2%
Professional and Business Services35013.0%
Manufacturing1505.5%
Education and Health Services702.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Public Administration5030.61
Education and Health Services7020.01
Manufacturing15018.97
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,93017.57
Light Truck Drivers (53-3033)
Drive a light vehicle, such as a truck or van, with a capacity of less than 26,001 pounds Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), primarily to pick up merchandise or packages from a distribution center and deliver. May load and unload vehicle. Excludes Couriers and Messengers (43-5021) and Driver/Sales Workers (53-3031).
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$17.72 $17.16  $0.56
2019$16.69+6.2%$16.16 +6.2%$0.53
2018$16.09+3.7%$15.59 +3.7%$0.51
2017$15.55+3.5%$15.06 +3.5%$0.49
2016$15.03+3.5%$14.55 +3.5%$0.47
2015$14.67+2.4%$14.21 +2.4%$0.46
2014$14.35+2.3%$13.89 +2.3%$0.45
2013$14.12+1.6%$13.67 +1.6%$0.45
2012$13.79+2.4%$13.35 +2.4%$0.44
2011$13.62+1.2%$13.19 +1.2%$0.43
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$17.72 $26.15  -$8.43
2019$16.69+6.2%$25.09 +4.2%-$8.39
2018$16.09+3.7%$24.32 +3.1%-$8.23
2017$15.55+3.5%$23.67 +2.8%-$8.12
2016$15.03+3.5%$23.13 +2.3%-$8.10
2015$14.67+2.4%$22.65 +2.1%-$7.97
2014$14.35+2.3%$22.16 +2.2%-$7.81
2013$14.12+1.6%$21.72 +2.1%-$7.60
2012$13.79+2.4%$21.34 +1.7%-$7.55
2011$13.62+1.2%$21.01 +1.6%-$7.39
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
Waterbury $18.60480
Danbury $17.90560
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.722,710
New Haven $17.222,160
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $17.094,820
Bridgeport-Stamford $17.722,710
New Haven $17.222,160
Norwich-New London $14.95750
Wages in other areas
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