Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,600
Mean wage		$18.07
Entry wage		$13.03
10th percentile wage		$11.71
50th percentile wage		$17.66
90th percentile wage		$24.86

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	1,210	33.6%
Food Services and Drinking Places	1,170	32.4%
Educational Services	540	15.0%
Hospitals	320	8.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	100	$19.66
Hospitals	320	$19.38
Food Services and Drinking Places	1,170	$18.97
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	1,210	$17.18

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (35-2012)

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$17.66		$11.60		$6.06
2017	$17.43	+1.3%	$11.45	+1.3%	$5.98
2016	$16.88	+3.3%	$11.09	+3.3%	$5.79
2015	$16.31	+3.5%	$10.71	+3.5%	$5.60
2014	$16.03	+1.7%	$10.53	+1.7%	$5.50
2013	$15.71	+2.0%	$10.32	+2.0%	$5.39
2012	$15.51	+1.3%	$10.19	+1.3%	$5.32
2011	$15.28	+1.5%	$10.04	+1.5%	$5.24
2010	$15.07	+1.4%	$9.90	+1.4%	$5.17
2009	$14.91	+1.1%	$9.79	+1.1%	$5.12
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$17.66		$22.55		-$4.89
2017	$17.43	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$4.87
2016	$16.88	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$4.83
2015	$16.31	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$4.91
2014	$16.03	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$4.74
2013	$15.71	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$4.62
2012	$15.51	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$4.41
2011	$15.28	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$4.29
2010	$15.07	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$4.19
2009	$14.91	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$4.03

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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