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Waterbury Labor Market Area (1Q 2019)
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Estimated employmentN/A
Mean wage$12.71
Entry wage$11.50
10th percentile wage$10.98
50th percentile wage$12.28
90th percentile wage$15.04
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Leisure and Hospitality$12.27
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)
Facilitate food service. Clean tables, carry dirty dishes, replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food, and serve water, butter, and coffee to patrons.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.28 $11.85 $0.43
2018$12.11+1.4%$11.69+1.4%$0.42
2017$11.66+3.9%$11.25+3.9%$0.41
2016$11.29+3.3%$10.89+3.3%$0.40
2015$10.90+3.5%$10.52+3.5%$0.38
2014$10.72+1.7%$10.34+1.7%$0.38
2013$10.50+2.0%$10.14+2.0%$0.37
2012$10.37+1.3%$10.01+1.3%$0.36
2011$10.22+1.5%$9.86+1.5%$0.36
2010$10.08+1.4%$9.73+1.4%$0.35
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.28 $19.62 -$7.34
2018$12.11+1.4%$19.45+.9%-$7.33
2017$11.66+3.9%$18.85+3.1%-$7.19
2016$11.29+3.3%$18.35+2.8%-$7.06
2015$10.90+3.5%$17.93+2.3%-$7.02
2014$10.72+1.7%$17.56+2.1%-$6.83
2013$10.50+2.0%$17.18+2.2%-$6.67
2012$10.37+1.3%$16.83+2.1%-$6.46
2011$10.22+1.5%$16.54+1.7%-$6.32
2010$10.08+1.4%$16.29+1.6%-$6.20
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
Waterbury $12.28 
Hartford $12.021,030
Bridge/Stam$11.731,590
New Haven $11.66710
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridge/Stam$11.731,590
Hartford $12.021,030
New Haven $11.66710
Norwich/NewLond$11.05450
Wages in other areas
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