Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,860
Mean wage		$11.26
Entry wage		$9.88
10th percentile wage		$9.86
50th percentile wage		$10.00
90th percentile wage		$14.75

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,570	92.5%
Accommodation	110	2.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Accommodation	110	10.74
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,570	9.99

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$10.00		$11.04		-$1.04
2016	$9.55	+4.7%	$10.54	+4.7%	-$0.99
2015	$9.39	+1.7%	$10.36	+1.7%	-$0.97
2014	$9.20	+2%	$10.16	+2%	-$0.95
2013	$9.08	+1.3%	$10.03	+1.3%	-$0.94
2012	$8.95	+1.5%	$9.88	+1.5%	-$0.93
2011	$8.83	+1.4%	$9.74	+1.4%	-$0.91
2010	$8.73	+1.1%	$9.64	+1.1%	-$0.90
2009	$8.56	+2%	$9.45	+2%	-$0.89
2008	$8.33	+2.8%	$9.19	+2.8%	-$0.86
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$10.00		$22.06		-$12.06
2016	$9.55	+4.7%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$11.80
2015	$9.39	+1.7%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$11.52
2014	$9.20	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$11.26
2013	$9.08	+1.3%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$10.96
2012	$8.95	+1.5%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$10.75
2011	$8.83	+1.4%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$10.56
2010	$8.73	+1.1%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$10.33
2009	$8.56	+2%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$10.24
2008	$8.33	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$10.00

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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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