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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		3,000
Mean wage		$15.81
Entry wage		$13.88
10th percentile wage		$13.42
50th percentile wage		$14.96
90th percentile wage		$16.69

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Food Services and Drinking Places	2,700	90.0%
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing	20	0.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing	20	$15.39
Food Services and Drinking Places	2,700	$14.92

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	$14.96		$15.04		-$0.08
2021	$14.03	+6.6%	$14.11	+6.6%	-$0.07
2020	$13.30	+5.5%	$13.37	+5.5%	-$0.07
2019	$12.82	+3.7%	$12.89	+3.7%	-$0.06
2018	$12.30	+4.3%	$12.36	+4.3%	-$0.06
2017	$11.87	+3.6%	$11.93	+3.6%	-$0.06
2016	$11.49	+3.3%	$11.55	+3.3%	-$0.06
2015	$11.16	+3.0%	$11.22	+3.0%	-$0.05
2014	$10.92	+2.2%	$10.98	+2.2%	-$0.05
2013	$10.79	+1.2%	$10.85	+1.2%	-$0.05
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$14.96		$24.37		-$9.41
2021	$14.03	+6.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	-$9.38
2020	$13.30	+5.5%	$22.62	+3.5%	-$9.32
2019	$12.82	+3.7%	$21.98	+2.9%	-$9.15
2018	$12.30	+4.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	-$9.03
2017	$11.87	+3.6%	$20.73	+2.9%	-$8.85
2016	$11.49	+3.3%	$20.24	+2.4%	-$8.75
2015	$11.16	+3.0%	$19.73	+2.6%	-$8.57
2014	$10.92	+2.2%	$19.31	+2.2%	-$8.39
2013	$10.79	+1.2%	$18.96	+1.9%	-$8.16

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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