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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment7,200
Mean wage$15.06
Entry wage$11.21
10th percentile wage$11.08
50th percentile wage$12.25
90th percentile wage$23.71
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Leisure and Hospitality6,30087.6%
Other Services6709.4%
Manufacturing
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Manufacturing$12.55
Leisure and Hospitality6,300$12.29
Other Services670$12.00
Bartenders (35-3011)
Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$12.25 $12.71  -$0.46
2019$11.61+5.5%$12.05 +5.5%-$0.43
2018$11.18+3.9%$11.60 +3.9%-$0.41
2017$10.82+3.3%$11.23 +3.3%-$0.40
2016$10.45+3.5%$10.85 +3.5%-$0.39
2015$10.28+1.7%$10.66 +1.7%-$0.38
2014$10.07+2.0%$10.45 +2.0%-$0.37
2013$9.94+1.3%$10.32 +1.3%-$0.37
2012$9.80+1.5%$10.17 +1.5%-$0.36
2011$9.66+1.4%$10.02 +1.4%-$0.36
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$12.25 $23.93  -$11.68
2019$11.61+5.5%$22.96 +4.2%-$11.34
2018$11.18+3.9%$22.26 +3.1%-$11.08
2017$10.82+3.3%$21.66 +2.8%-$10.84
2016$10.45+3.5%$21.17 +2.3%-$10.71
2015$10.28+1.7%$20.73 +2.1%-$10.45
2014$10.07+2.0%$20.28 +2.2%-$10.21
2013$9.94+1.3%$19.87 +2.1%-$9.93
2012$9.80+1.5%$19.53 +1.7%-$9.73
2011$9.66+1.4%$19.23 +1.6%-$9.56

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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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