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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,720
Mean wage		$11.70
Entry wage		$10.49
10th percentile wage		$10.39
50th percentile wage		$11.13
90th percentile wage		$14.29

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,460	92.8%
Accommodation	90	2.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Accommodation	90	$11.34
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,460	$11.08

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	$11.13		$11.60		-$0.47
2017	$10.99	+1.3%	$11.45	+1.3%	-$0.46
2016	$10.64	+3.3%	$11.09	+3.3%	-$0.44
2015	$10.28	+3.5%	$10.71	+3.5%	-$0.43
2014	$10.10	+1.7%	$10.53	+1.7%	-$0.42
2013	$9.90	+2.0%	$10.32	+2.0%	-$0.41
2012	$9.77	+1.3%	$10.19	+1.3%	-$0.41
2011	$9.63	+1.5%	$10.04	+1.5%	-$0.40
2010	$9.50	+1.4%	$9.90	+1.4%	-$0.40
2009	$9.40	+1.1%	$9.79	+1.1%	-$0.39
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.13		$22.55		-$11.42
2017	$10.99	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$11.32
2016	$10.64	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$11.07
2015	$10.28	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$10.94
2014	$10.10	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$10.67
2013	$9.90	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$10.42
2012	$9.77	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$10.14
2011	$9.63	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$9.94
2010	$9.50	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$9.77
2009	$9.40	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$9.54

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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