Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		3,310
Mean wage		$12.90
Entry wage		$11.64
10th percentile wage		$11.11
50th percentile wage		$12.27
90th percentile wage		$15.81

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	3,180	96.1%
Education and Health Services	20	0.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Education and Health Services	20	$16.73
Leisure and Hospitality	3,180	$12.26

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$12.27		$12.71		-$0.44
2019	$11.63	+5.5%	$12.05	+5.5%	-$0.41
2018	$11.20	+3.9%	$11.60	+3.9%	-$0.40
2017	$10.84	+3.3%	$11.23	+3.3%	-$0.38
2016	$10.47	+3.5%	$10.85	+3.5%	-$0.37
2015	$10.29	+1.7%	$10.66	+1.7%	-$0.36
2014	$10.09	+2.0%	$10.45	+2.0%	-$0.36
2013	$9.96	+1.3%	$10.32	+1.3%	-$0.35
2012	$9.81	+1.5%	$10.17	+1.5%	-$0.35
2011	$9.68	+1.4%	$10.02	+1.4%	-$0.34
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$12.27		$23.93		-$11.66
2019	$11.63	+5.5%	$22.96	+4.2%	-$11.32
2018	$11.20	+3.9%	$22.26	+3.1%	-$11.06
2017	$10.84	+3.3%	$21.66	+2.8%	-$10.82
2016	$10.47	+3.5%	$21.17	+2.3%	-$10.69
2015	$10.29	+1.7%	$20.73	+2.1%	-$10.43
2014	$10.09	+2.0%	$20.28	+2.2%	-$10.19
2013	$9.96	+1.3%	$19.87	+2.1%	-$9.91
2012	$9.81	+1.5%	$19.53	+1.7%	-$9.71
2011	$9.68	+1.4%	$19.23	+1.6%	-$9.54

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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