Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,640
Mean wage		$29.20
Entry wage		$19.15
10th percentile wage		$17.60
50th percentile wage		$26.66
90th percentile wage		$41.61

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	2,300	87.4%
Education and Health Services	180	6.9%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	70	2.7%
Public Administration	20	0.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services		$45.31
Public Administration	20	$36.71
Education and Health Services	180	$27.31
Leisure and Hospitality	2,300	$26.57

Chefs and Head Cooks (35-1011)

Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$26.66		$12.25		$14.41
2018	$26.29	+1.4%	$12.08	+1.4%	$14.21
2017	$25.31	+3.9%	$11.63	+3.9%	$13.68
2016	$24.50	+3.3%	$11.26	+3.3%	$13.24
2015	$23.67	+3.5%	$10.88	+3.5%	$12.79
2014	$23.27	+1.7%	$10.69	+1.7%	$12.58
2013	$22.80	+2.0%	$10.48	+2.0%	$12.33
2012	$22.52	+1.3%	$10.35	+1.3%	$12.17
2011	$22.19	+1.5%	$10.20	+1.5%	$11.99
2010	$21.88	+1.4%	$10.05	+1.4%	$11.83
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$26.66		$23.07		$3.59
2018	$26.29	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	$3.43
2017	$25.31	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	$3.14
2016	$24.50	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	$2.92
2015	$23.67	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	$2.59
2014	$23.27	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	$2.62
2013	$22.80	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	$2.60
2012	$22.52	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	$2.72
2011	$22.19	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	$2.73
2010	$21.88	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	$2.73

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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