Connecticut Wages 35-3031.00 - Waiters and Waitresses Bright Outlook  

In Connecticut:

  • Workers on average earn $37,770.
  • 10% of workers earn $34,010 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $72,060 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $35,230.
  • 10% of workers earn $18,100 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $64,720 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$18,100$27,750$35,230$47,110$64,720
Connecticut$34,010$35,230$37,770$48,250$72,060
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$34,360$35,680$38,820$47,820$64,370
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area$34,010$34,640$36,530$46,210$60,830
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$34,010$35,270$37,200$53,730$73,390
New Haven, CT$34,010$35,540$37,900$48,410$63,420
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$34,010$35,150$37,880$58,090$83,070
Waterbury-Shelton, CT$34,010$34,010$36,890$45,530$60,510

In Connecticut:

  • Workers on average earn $18.16 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $16.35 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $34.64 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $16.94 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $8.70 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $31.12 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data .

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$8.70$13.34$16.94$22.65$31.12
Connecticut$16.35$16.94$18.16$23.20$34.64
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$16.52$17.16$18.67$22.99$30.95
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area$16.35$16.65$17.56$22.21$29.25
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$16.35$16.96$17.88$25.83$35.29
New Haven, CT$16.35$17.09$18.22$23.27$30.49
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$16.35$16.90$18.21$27.93$39.94
Waterbury-Shelton, CT$16.35$16.35$17.74$21.89$29.09