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Hartford Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment9,810
Mean wage$13.59
Entry wage$10.81
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$11.35
90th percentile wage$19.68
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality8,89090.6%
Education and Health Services2602.6%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services260$11.66
Leisure and Hospitality8,890$11.30
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$11.35 $12.29 -$0.93
2018$11.19+1.4%$12.12+1.4%-$0.92
2017$10.78+3.9%$11.67+3.9%-$0.89
2016$10.43+3.3%$11.29+3.3%-$0.86
2015$10.08+3.5%$10.91+3.5%-$0.83
2014$9.91+1.7%$10.73+1.7%-$0.82
2013$9.71+2.0%$10.51+2.0%-$0.80
2012$9.59+1.3%$10.38+1.3%-$0.79
2011$9.45+1.5%$10.23+1.5%-$0.78
2010$9.31+1.4%$10.09+1.4%-$0.77
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$11.35 $24.00 -$12.65
2018$11.19+1.4%$23.79+.9%-$12.59
2017$10.78+3.9%$23.06+3.1%-$12.28
2016$10.43+3.3%$22.45+2.8%-$12.01
2015$10.08+3.5%$21.93+2.3%-$11.85
2014$9.91+1.7%$21.47+2.1%-$11.56
2013$9.71+2.0%$21.02+2.2%-$11.30
2012$9.59+1.3%$20.59+2.1%-$11.00
2011$9.45+1.5%$20.24+1.7%-$10.79
2010$9.31+1.4%$19.92+1.6%-$10.60
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $11.359,810
Norwich/NewLond$10.953,610
Bridge/Stam$10.827,420
Danbury $10.821,660
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $11.359,810
Bridge/Stam$10.827,420
New Haven $10.824,460
Norwich/NewLond$10.953,610
Wages in other areas
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