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State of Connecticut (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment3,690
Mean wage$10.51
Entry wage$9.46
10th percentile wage$9.37
50th percentile wage$9.62
90th percentile wage$12.84
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places3,39091.8%
Accommodation1103%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries1002.6%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries10011.51
Accommodation11010.20
Food Services and Drinking Places3,3909.61
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$9.62 $10.33  -$0.71
2015$9.36+2.7%$10.06 +2.7%-$0.69
2014$9.18+2.0%$9.86 +2.0%-$0.67
2013$9.06+1.3%$9.73 +1.3%-$0.66
2012$8.93+1.5%$9.59 +1.5%-$0.65
2011$8.81+1.4%$9.46 +1.4%-$0.64
2010$8.71+1.1%$9.36 +1.1%-$0.64
2009$8.54+2.0%$9.17 +2.0%-$0.63
2008$8.31+2.8%$8.92 +2.8%-$0.61
2007$7.98+4.1%$8.57 +4.1%-$0.58
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$9.62 $21.45  -$11.83
2015$9.36+2.7%$20.85 +2.9%-$11.48
2014$9.18+2.0%$20.40 +2.2%-$11.22
2013$9.06+1.3%$19.99 +2.1%-$10.93
2012$8.93+1.5%$19.65 +1.7%-$10.72
2011$8.81+1.4%$19.34 +1.6%-$10.53
2010$8.71+1.1%$19.02 +1.7%-$10.30
2009$8.54+2.0%$18.76 +1.4%-$10.21
2008$8.31+2.8%$18.28 +2.6%-$9.96
2007$7.98+4.1%$17.69 +3.3%-$9.71
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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Best Pay
Connecticut $9.62 3,690
Highest Employment
Connecticut $9.62 3,690

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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