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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,060
Mean wage$11.86
Entry wage$10.78
10th percentile wage$10.65
50th percentile wage$10.82
90th percentile wage$14.52
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality88082.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality880$10.81
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$10.82 $11.85 -$1.03
2018$10.67+1.4%$11.69+1.4%-$1.01
2017$10.27+3.9%$11.25+3.9%-$0.97
2016$9.94+3.3%$10.89+3.3%-$0.94
2015$9.61+3.5%$10.52+3.5%-$0.91
2014$9.44+1.7%$10.34+1.7%-$0.89
2013$9.26+2.0%$10.14+2.0%-$0.88
2012$9.14+1.3%$10.01+1.3%-$0.86
2011$9.00+1.5%$9.86+1.5%-$0.85
2010$8.88+1.4%$9.73+1.4%-$0.84
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$10.82 $19.62 -$8.80
2018$10.67+1.4%$19.45+.9%-$8.77
2017$10.27+3.9%$18.85+3.1%-$8.58
2016$9.94+3.3%$18.35+2.8%-$8.40
2015$9.61+3.5%$17.93+2.3%-$8.32
2014$9.44+1.7%$17.56+2.1%-$8.11
2013$9.26+2.0%$17.18+2.2%-$7.92
2012$9.14+1.3%$16.83+2.1%-$7.69
2011$9.00+1.5%$16.54+1.7%-$7.53
2010$8.88+1.4%$16.29+1.6%-$7.40
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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