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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,220
Mean wage$12.11
Entry wage$10.02
10th percentile wage$9.49
50th percentile wage$11.32
90th percentile wage$16.86
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places1,94087.7%
Food and Beverage Stores301.5%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Food and Beverage Stores3013.97
Food Services and Drinking Places1,94011.24
Cooks, Short Order (35-2015)
Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables. Exclude "Fast Food Cooks" (35-2011).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.32 $10.33  $0.99
2015$11.02+2.7%$10.06 +2.7%$0.96
2014$10.80+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%$0.94
2013$10.66+1.3%$9.73 +1.3%$0.93
2012$10.51+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%$0.92
2011$10.36+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%$0.91
2010$10.25+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%$0.90
2009$10.05+2.0%$9.17 +2.0%$0.88
2008$9.78+2.8%$8.92 +2.8%$0.86
2007$9.39+4.1%$8.57 +4.1%$0.82
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.32 $21.45  -$10.13
2015$11.02+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$9.83
2014$10.80+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$9.60
2013$10.66+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$9.32
2012$10.51+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$9.14
2011$10.36+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$8.97
2010$10.25+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$8.76
2009$10.05+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$8.70
2008$9.78+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$8.50
2007$9.39+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$8.30
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.
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Connecticut $11.32 2,220
Highest Employment
Connecticut $11.32 2,220

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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