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Estimated employment3,720
Mean wage$10.07
Entry wage$9.49
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.55
90th percentile wage$11.58
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places2,42065.2%
Accommodation42011.3%
Educational Services1203.2%
Hospitals200.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Hospitals2012.85
Educational Services12011.37
Accommodation4209.62
Food Services and Drinking Places2,4209.52
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
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.55 $10.33  -$0.77
2015$9.30+2.7%$10.06 +2.7%-$0.75
2014$9.11+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%-$0.74
2013$9.00+1.3%$9.73 +1.3%-$0.73
2012$8.86+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%-$0.72
2011$8.74+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%-$0.71
2010$8.65+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%-$0.70
2009$8.48+2.0%$9.17 +2.0%-$0.69
2008$8.25+2.8%$8.92 +2.8%-$0.67
2007$7.92+4.1%$8.57 +4.1%-$0.64
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.55 $21.45  -$11.90
2015$9.30+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$11.55
2014$9.11+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$11.29
2013$9.00+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$10.99
2012$8.86+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$10.78
2011$8.74+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$10.59
2010$8.65+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$10.36
2009$8.48+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$10.27
2008$8.25+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$10.02
2007$7.92+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$9.77
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 $9.55 3,720
Highest Employment
Connecticut $9.55 3,720

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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