SOC 15-1299 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Computer Occupations, All Other — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Bridgeport, CT is $140,750 per year, 20.7% above the national median of $116,580.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Bridgeport, CT is $140,750 per year, 20.7% above the national median of $116,580. Half of workers earn between $105,160 and $158,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $75,300 and the ninetieth at $187,460.
Employment stands at 800, or 2.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Waterbury records the highest median at $126,330. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,300 | −35.4% |
| 25th | $105,160 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $140,750 | +20.7% |
| 75th | $158,790 | +36.2% |
| 90th | $187,460 | +60.8% |
| Mean | $136,120 | +16.8% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $140,750 buys what $135,859 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$140,750as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$135,859US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $140,750 a year, 20.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,300 to $187,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 800 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterbury, at $126,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Computer Occupations, All Other in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $140,750, or $67.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $116,580, so pay in Bridgeport, CT is 20.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bridgeport, CT earns more than $187,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Waterbury, at $126,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 800 jobs in this occupation in Bridgeport, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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