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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employment29,660
Mean wage$13.08
Entry wage$10.81
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$10.91
90th percentile wage$17.75
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality28,67096.7%
Education and Health Services4601.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities2300.8%
Manufacturing700.2%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Other Services60$12.79
Education and Health Services460$12.13
Manufacturing70$11.62
Trade, Transportation and Utilities230$11.56
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$10.91 $12.25 -$1.34
2018$10.76+1.4%$12.08+1.4%-$1.32
2017$10.36+3.9%$11.63+3.9%-$1.27
2016$10.03+3.3%$11.26+3.3%-$1.23
2015$9.69+3.5%$10.88+3.5%-$1.18
2014$9.52+1.7%$10.69+1.7%-$1.16
2013$9.33+2.0%$10.48+2.0%-$1.14
2012$9.21+1.3%$10.35+1.3%-$1.13
2011$9.08+1.5%$10.20+1.5%-$1.11
2010$8.95+1.4%$10.05+1.4%-$1.09
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.91 $23.07 -$12.16
2018$10.76+1.4%$22.87+.9%-$12.10
2017$10.36+3.9%$22.17+3.1%-$11.81
2016$10.03+3.3%$21.58+2.8%-$11.54
2015$9.69+3.5%$21.08+2.3%-$11.39
2014$9.52+1.7%$20.64+2.1%-$11.12
2013$9.33+2.0%$20.20+2.2%-$10.86
2012$9.21+1.3%$19.79+2.1%-$10.57
2011$9.08+1.5%$19.45+1.7%-$10.37
2010$8.95+1.4%$19.15+1.6%-$10.19

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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