State of Connecticut Home 1Q 2015 Connecticut Occupational Employment & Wages Home
Select Occupation
Southwest Workforce Investment Area (1Q 2015)
All Industry
Estimated employment790
Mean wage9.53
Entry wage9.23
10th percentile wage8.97
50th percentile wage9.28
90th percentile wage9.68
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Leisure and Hospitality75095.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Leisure and Hospitality7509.42
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$9.53 $12.66  -$3.13
2014$9.46+.7%$12.57 +.7%-$3.10
2013$9.27+2.0%$12.32 +2.0%-$3.04
2012$9.15+1.3%$12.16 +1.3%-$3.00
2011$9.02+1.5%$11.98 +1.5%-$2.96
2010$8.90+1.4%$11.82 +1.4%-$2.92
2009$8.80+1.1%$11.69 +1.1%-$2.89
2008$8.63+2.0%$11.46 +2.0%-$2.83
2007$8.39+2.8%$11.15 +2.8%-$2.75
2006$8.06+4.1%$10.71 +4.1%-$2.64
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$9.53 $30.69  -$21.16
2014$9.46+.7%$30.44 +.8%-$20.98
2013$9.27+2.0%$29.79 +2.2%-$20.51
2012$9.15+1.3%$29.19 +2.1%-$20.03
2011$9.02+1.5%$28.69 +1.7%-$19.66
2010$8.90+1.4%$28.24 +1.6%-$19.34
2009$8.80+1.1%$27.76 +1.7%-$18.96
2008$8.63+2.0%$27.39 +1.4%-$18.75
2007$8.39+2.8%$26.68 +2.6%-$18.29
2006$8.06+4.1%$25.83 +3.3%-$17.76

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 2015

State of Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Research
200 Folly Brook Boulevard Wethersfield, CT 06109
Phone: 860-263-6285
Go to the Connecticut Department of Labor's Office of Research website

Wage Home | Feedback | Disclaimer | Privacy | Accessibility Policy

Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
South Central 9.93 820
Northwest 9.81 350
North Central 9.56 1,470
Southwest 9.53 790
Eastern 9.52 1,060
Highest Employment
North Central 9.56 1,470
Eastern 9.52 1,060
South Central 9.93 820
Southwest 9.53 790
Northwest 9.81 350
Wages in other areas