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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,610
Mean wage		$12.75
Entry wage		$11.32
10th percentile wage		$10.82
50th percentile wage		$12.07
90th percentile wage		$16.35

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	3,590	99.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality	3,590	$12.07

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	$12.07		$12.25		-$0.17
2018	$11.90	+1.4%	$12.08	+1.4%	-$0.17
2017	$11.46	+3.9%	$11.63	+3.9%	-$0.17
2016	$11.09	+3.3%	$11.26	+3.3%	-$0.16
2015	$10.72	+3.5%	$10.88	+3.5%	-$0.15
2014	$10.53	+1.7%	$10.69	+1.7%	-$0.15
2013	$10.32	+2.0%	$10.48	+2.0%	-$0.15
2012	$10.19	+1.3%	$10.35	+1.3%	-$0.15
2011	$10.05	+1.5%	$10.20	+1.5%	-$0.14
2010	$9.91	+1.4%	$10.05	+1.4%	-$0.14
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.07		$23.07		-$11.00
2018	$11.90	+1.4%	$22.87	+.9%	-$10.96
2017	$11.46	+3.9%	$22.17	+3.1%	-$10.71
2016	$11.09	+3.3%	$21.58	+2.8%	-$10.48
2015	$10.72	+3.5%	$21.08	+2.3%	-$10.36
2014	$10.53	+1.7%	$20.64	+2.1%	-$10.10
2013	$10.32	+2.0%	$20.20	+2.2%	-$9.87
2012	$10.19	+1.3%	$19.79	+2.1%	-$9.60
2011	$10.05	+1.5%	$19.45	+1.7%	-$9.40
2010	$9.91	+1.4%	$19.15	+1.6%	-$9.24

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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