Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		30,870
Mean wage		$14.15
Entry wage		$11.12
10th percentile wage		$10.95
50th percentile wage		$11.75
90th percentile wage		$21.06

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	29,630	96.0%
Education and Health Services	640	2.1%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	250	0.8%
Other Services	130	0.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	130	$15.10
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	250	$12.96
Education and Health Services	640	$12.82
Manufacturing	90	$11.90

Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Excludes Fast Food and Counter Workers (35-3023).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.75		$12.71		-$0.96
2019	$11.14	+5.5%	$12.05	+5.5%	-$0.90
2018	$10.72	+3.9%	$11.60	+3.9%	-$0.87
2017	$10.38	+3.3%	$11.23	+3.3%	-$0.84
2016	$10.03	+3.5%	$10.85	+3.5%	-$0.81
2015	$9.86	+1.7%	$10.66	+1.7%	-$0.80
2014	$9.66	+2.0%	$10.45	+2.0%	-$0.78
2013	$9.54	+1.3%	$10.32	+1.3%	-$0.77
2012	$9.40	+1.5%	$10.17	+1.5%	-$0.76
2011	$9.27	+1.4%	$10.02	+1.4%	-$0.75
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.75		$23.93		-$12.18
2019	$11.14	+5.5%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$11.82
2018	$10.72	+3.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$11.53
2017	$10.38	+3.3%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$11.28
2016	$10.03	+3.5%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$11.14
2015	$9.86	+1.7%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$10.87
2014	$9.66	+2.0%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$10.62
2013	$9.54	+1.3%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$10.33
2012	$9.40	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$10.13
2011	$9.27	+1.4%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$9.95

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.


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