Bartenders (35-3011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		8,560
Mean wage		$13.39
Entry wage		$10.82
10th percentile wage		$10.81
50th percentile wage		$11.36
90th percentile wage		$20.18

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	7,520	87.9%
Other Services	790	9.3%
Manufacturing

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Manufacturing		$12.84
Other Services	790	$11.44
Leisure and Hospitality	7,520	$11.29

Bartenders (35-3011)

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$11.36		$12.25		-$0.89
2018	$11.20	+1.4%	$12.08	+1.4%	-$0.87
2017	$10.79	+3.9%	$11.63	+3.9%	-$0.84
2016	$10.44	+3.3%	$11.26	+3.3%	-$0.81
2015	$10.09	+3.5%	$10.88	+3.5%	-$0.79
2014	$9.91	+1.7%	$10.69	+1.7%	-$0.77
2013	$9.72	+2.0%	$10.48	+2.0%	-$0.76
2012	$9.59	+1.3%	$10.35	+1.3%	-$0.75
2011	$9.45	+1.5%	$10.20	+1.5%	-$0.74
2010	$9.32	+1.4%	$10.05	+1.4%	-$0.73
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$11.36		$23.07		-$11.71
2018	$11.20	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	-$11.66
2017	$10.79	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$11.38
2016	$10.44	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$11.13
2015	$10.09	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$10.99
2014	$9.91	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$10.72
2013	$9.72	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$10.48
2012	$9.59	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$10.19
2011	$9.45	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$9.99
2010	$9.32	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$9.82

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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