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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment7,750
Mean wage$11.76
Entry wage$10.40
10th percentile wage$10.39
50th percentile wage$10.40
90th percentile wage$14.29
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places5,86075.6%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations82010.5%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries4906.3%
Accommodation3804.9%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing120$11.60
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries490$11.08
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries80$10.84
Accommodation380$10.40
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.40 $11.60 -$1.20
2017$10.27+1.3%$11.45+1.3%-$1.18
2016$9.94+3.3%$11.09+3.3%-$1.14
2015$9.60+3.5%$10.71+3.5%-$1.10
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.53+1.7%-$1.08
2013$9.25+2.0%$10.32+2.0%-$1.06
2012$9.13+1.3%$10.19+1.3%-$1.05
2011$9.00+1.5%$10.04+1.5%-$1.03
2010$8.88+1.4%$9.90+1.4%-$1.02
2009$8.78+1.1%$9.79+1.1%-$1.01
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.40 $22.55 -$12.15
2017$10.27+1.3%$22.31+1.1%-$12.04
2016$9.94+3.3%$21.71+2.8%-$11.77
2015$9.60+3.5%$21.22+2.3%-$11.61
2014$9.44+1.7%$20.77+2.1%-$11.33
2013$9.25+2.0%$20.33+2.2%-$11.07
2012$9.13+1.3%$19.92+2.1%-$10.78
2011$9.00+1.5%$19.58+1.7%-$10.57
2010$8.88+1.4%$19.27+1.6%-$10.39
2009$8.78+1.1%$18.95+1.7%-$10.16

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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