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Hartford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment820
Mean wage$11.13
Entry wage$9.91
10th percentile wage$9.87
50th percentile wage$9.97
90th percentile wage$14.21
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality76092.1%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services11.03
Leisure and Hospitality7609.98
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$9.97 $10.88  -$0.91
2016$9.52+4.7%$10.39 +4.7%-$0.86
2015$9.36+1.7%$10.21 +1.7%-$0.85
2014$9.17+2.0%$10.01 +2.0%-$0.83
2013$9.06+1.3%$9.88 +1.3%-$0.82
2012$8.92+1.5%$9.74 +1.5%-$0.81
2011$8.80+1.4%$9.60 +1.4%-$0.80
2010$8.71+1.1%$9.50 +1.1%-$0.79
2009$8.54+2.0%$9.31 +2.0%-$0.77
2008$8.30+2.8%$9.06 +2.8%-$0.75
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$9.97 $23.02  -$13.05
2016$9.52+4.7%$22.28 +3.3%-$12.76
2015$9.36+1.7%$21.82 +2.1%-$12.46
2014$9.17+2.0%$21.35 +2.2%-$12.17
2013$9.06+1.3%$20.92 +2.1%-$11.86
2012$8.92+1.5%$20.56 +1.7%-$11.63
2011$8.80+1.4%$20.24 +1.6%-$11.43
2010$8.71+1.1%$19.90 +1.7%-$11.19
2009$8.54+2.0%$19.63 +1.4%-$11.09
2008$8.30+2.8%$19.13 +2.6%-$10.82
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven$10.17440
Hartford$9.97820
Danbury$9.88 
Bridgeport-Stamford$9.87930
Norwich-New London$9.87940
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Norwich-New London$9.87940
Bridgeport-Stamford$9.87930
Hartford$9.97820
New Haven$10.17440
Danbury$9.88 
Wages in other areas
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