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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
All Industry
Estimated employment7,510
Mean wage$11.55
Entry wage$9.47
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.61
90th percentile wage$16.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places4,96066.1%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations1,53020.4%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries5907.9%
Accommodation3704.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries5909.66
Accommodation3709.65
Food Services and Drinking Places4,9609.62
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations1,5309.55
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$9.61 $10.33  -$0.71
2015$9.35+2.7%$10.06 +2.7%-$0.70
2014$9.17+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%-$0.68
2013$9.05+1.3%$9.73 +1.3%-$0.67
2012$8.92+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%-$0.66
2011$8.80+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%-$0.65
2010$8.70+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%-$0.65
2009$8.53+2.0%$9.17 +2.0%-$0.63
2008$8.30+2.8%$8.92 +2.8%-$0.62
2007$7.97+4.1%$8.57 +4.1%-$0.59
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$9.61 $21.45  -$11.84
2015$9.35+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$11.49
2014$9.17+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$11.23
2013$9.05+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$10.94
2012$8.92+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$10.72
2011$8.80+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$10.54
2010$8.70+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$10.31
2009$8.53+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$10.22
2008$8.30+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$9.97
2007$7.97+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$9.72
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 $9.61 7,510
Highest Employment
Connecticut $9.61 7,510

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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