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Lawyers (23-1011) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,410
Mean wage$104.73
Entry wage$53.34
10th percentile wage$49.34
50th percentile wage$87.26
90th percentile wageN/A
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,48061.4%
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities37015.3%
Public Administration1506.4%
Management of Companies and Enterprises1104.5%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities40$115.55
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities100$103.47
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services1,480$75.75
Public Administration150$66.62
Lawyers (23-1011)
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $87.26 $57.38 $29.88
2022$84.03+3.8%$55.26+3.8%$28.77
2021$80.29+4.7%$52.80+4.7%$27.49
2020$78.19+2.7%$51.42+2.7%$26.78
2019$76.61+2.1%$50.38+2.1%$26.23
2018$74.85+2.3%$49.22+2.3%$25.63
2017$73.26+2.2%$48.18+2.2%$25.09
2016$71.73+2.1%$47.17+2.1%$24.56
2015$70.37+1.9%$46.28+1.9%$24.10
2014$68.96+2.1%$45.35+2.1%$23.61
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $87.26 $28.00 $59.26
2022$84.03+3.8%$27.07+3.4%$56.96
2021$80.29+4.7%$25.61+5.7%$54.68
2020$78.19+2.7%$24.73+3.5%$53.46
2019$76.61+2.1%$24.03+2.9%$52.57
2018$74.85+2.3%$23.33+3.0%$51.52
2017$73.26+2.2%$22.66+2.9%$50.60
2016$71.73+2.1%$22.14+2.4%$49.60
2015$70.37+1.9%$21.57+2.6%$48.80
2014$68.96+2.1%$21.12+2.2%$47.84
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $87.26  2,410    
Hartford $69.35  3,910    
Danbury $68.19  200    
New Haven $65.14  1,030    
Waterbury $62.14  220  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $69.35  3,910    
Bridgeport-Stamford $87.26  2,410    
New Haven $65.14  1,030    
Waterbury $62.14  220    
Wages in other areas
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