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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,090
Mean wage$16.97
Entry wage$14.90
10th percentile wage$14.88
50th percentile wage$15.27
90th percentile wage$22.48
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places96088.4%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries201.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Food Services and Drinking Places960$15.24
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries20$13.75
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 OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $15.27 $17.19 -$1.92
2022$14.61+4.5%$16.45+4.5%-$1.83
2021$13.46+8.5%$15.16+8.5%-$1.69
2020$12.76+5.5%$14.36+5.5%-$1.60
2019$12.30+3.7%$13.85+3.7%-$1.54
2018$11.80+4.3%$13.28+4.3%-$1.48
2017$11.39+3.6%$12.82+3.6%-$1.43
2016$11.03+3.3%$12.41+3.3%-$1.38
2015$10.71+3.0%$12.05+3.0%-$1.34
2014$10.48+2.2%$11.80+2.2%-$1.31
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $15.27 $28.00 -$12.73
2022$14.61+4.5%$27.07+3.4%-$12.46
2021$13.46+8.5%$25.61+5.7%-$12.14
2020$12.76+5.5%$24.73+3.5%-$11.97
2019$12.30+3.7%$24.03+2.9%-$11.73
2018$11.80+4.3%$23.33+3.0%-$11.53
2017$11.39+3.6%$22.66+2.9%-$11.27
2016$11.03+3.3%$22.14+2.4%-$11.11
2015$10.71+3.0%$21.57+2.6%-$10.86
2014$10.48+2.2%$21.12+2.2%-$10.63
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $15.27  1,090    
Norwich-New London $15.02  670    
New Haven $14.73  710    
Danbury $14.47  200    
Hartford $14.43  1,390  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $14.43  1,390    
Bridgeport-Stamford $15.27  1,090    
New Haven $14.73  710    
Norwich-New London $15.02  670    
Danbury $14.47  200    
Wages in other areas
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