Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		4,190
Mean wage		$15.27
Entry wage		$13.68
10th percentile wage		$13.09
50th percentile wage		$14.86
90th percentile wage		$16.13

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,370	80.2%
Accommodation	290	6.9%
Educational Services	180	4.3%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	130	3.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	80	$16.13
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	130	$15.27
Food Services and Drinking Places	3,370	$14.81
Accommodation	290	$14.73

Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers (35-9011)

Facilitate food service. Clean tables; remove dirty dishes; replace soiled table linens; set tables; replenish supply of clean linens, silverware, glassware, and dishes; supply service bar with food; and serve items such as water, condiments, and coffee to patrons.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$14.86		$15.04		-$0.18
2021	$13.94	+6.6%	$14.11	+6.6%	-$0.16
2020	$13.21	+5.5%	$13.37	+5.5%	-$0.16
2019	$12.74	+3.7%	$12.89	+3.7%	-$0.15
2018	$12.22	+4.3%	$12.36	+4.3%	-$0.14
2017	$11.79	+3.6%	$11.93	+3.6%	-$0.14
2016	$11.41	+3.3%	$11.55	+3.3%	-$0.13
2015	$11.09	+3.0%	$11.22	+3.0%	-$0.13
2014	$10.85	+2.2%	$10.98	+2.2%	-$0.13
2013	$10.72	+1.2%	$10.85	+1.2%	-$0.12
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.86		$24.37		-$9.51
2021	$13.94	+6.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$9.48
2020	$13.21	+5.5%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$9.41
2019	$12.74	+3.7%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$9.24
2018	$12.22	+4.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$9.11
2017	$11.79	+3.6%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$8.93
2016	$11.41	+3.3%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$8.83
2015	$11.09	+3.0%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$8.64
2014	$10.85	+2.2%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$8.46
2013	$10.72	+1.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$8.23

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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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