Waiters and Waitresses (35-3031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		29,660
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
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	28,670	96.7%
Education and Health Services	460	1.5%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	230	0.8%
Manufacturing	70	0.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	60	$12.79
Education and Health Services	460	$12.13
Manufacturing	70	$11.62
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	230	$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
Year	This 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
Year	This 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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