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New Haven Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment580
Mean wage$12.21
Entry wage$11.34
10th percentile wage$10.82
50th percentile wage$11.89
90th percentile wage$14.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality58098.7%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality580$11.88
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$11.89 $12.35 -$0.45
2018$11.73+1.4%$12.18+1.4%-$0.45
2017$11.29+3.9%$11.72+3.9%-$0.43
2016$10.93+3.3%$11.35+3.3%-$0.42
2015$10.56+3.5%$10.97+3.5%-$0.40
2014$10.38+1.7%$10.78+1.7%-$0.40
2013$10.17+2.0%$10.56+2.0%-$0.39
2012$10.04+1.3%$10.43+1.3%-$0.38
2011$9.90+1.5%$10.28+1.5%-$0.38
2010$9.76+1.4%$10.14+1.4%-$0.37
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$11.89 $21.94 -$10.05
2018$11.73+1.4%$21.75+.9%-$10.01
2017$11.29+3.9%$21.08+3.1%-$9.79
2016$10.93+3.3%$20.52+2.8%-$9.59
2015$10.56+3.5%$20.05+2.3%-$9.49
2014$10.38+1.7%$19.63+2.1%-$9.25
2013$10.17+2.0%$19.21+2.2%-$9.04
2012$10.04+1.3%$18.82+2.1%-$8.78
2011$9.90+1.5%$18.50+1.7%-$8.60
2010$9.76+1.4%$18.21+1.6%-$8.45
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
Bridge/Stam$12.36930
Danbury $12.31 
Hartford $12.111,270
Waterbury $12.02180
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $12.111,270
Bridge/Stam$12.36930
New Haven $11.89580
Norwich/NewLond$11.71310
Wages in other areas
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