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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,530
Mean wage$13.36
Entry wage$10.82
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$11.55
90th percentile wage$19.91
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality2,22087.7%
Other Services26010.3%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality2,220$11.60
Other Services260$11.19
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.55 $12.29 -$0.73
2018$11.39+1.4%$12.12+1.4%-$0.72
2017$10.97+3.9%$11.67+3.9%-$0.70
2016$10.61+3.3%$11.29+3.3%-$0.68
2015$10.26+3.5%$10.91+3.5%-$0.65
2014$10.08+1.7%$10.73+1.7%-$0.64
2013$9.88+2.0%$10.51+2.0%-$0.63
2012$9.75+1.3%$10.38+1.3%-$0.62
2011$9.61+1.5%$10.23+1.5%-$0.61
2010$9.48+1.4%$10.09+1.4%-$0.60
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.55 $24.00 -$12.45
2018$11.39+1.4%$23.79+.9%-$12.39
2017$10.97+3.9%$23.06+3.1%-$12.09
2016$10.61+3.3%$22.45+2.8%-$11.83
2015$10.26+3.5%$21.93+2.3%-$11.67
2014$10.08+1.7%$21.47+2.1%-$11.39
2013$9.88+2.0%$21.02+2.2%-$11.13
2012$9.75+1.3%$20.59+2.1%-$10.83
2011$9.61+1.5%$20.24+1.7%-$10.62
2010$9.48+1.4%$19.92+1.6%-$10.44
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $13.18310
Hartford $11.552,530
New Haven $11.331,630
Norwich/NewLond$11.31980
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $11.552,530
Bridge/Stam$11.232,360
New Haven $11.331,630
Norwich/NewLond$11.31980
Wages in other areas
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