Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		29,760
Mean wage		$12.13
Entry wage		$10.40
10th percentile wage		$10.39
50th percentile wage		$10.40
90th percentile wage		$15.36

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	26,040	87.5%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	1,740	5.9%
Accommodation	1,220	4.1%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	430	1.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	60	$12.17
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	430	$11.43
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	1,740	$10.70
Accommodation	1,220	$10.40

Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031)

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Exclude "Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop" (35-3022).


Median Wage History
Year	This 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
Year	This 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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