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Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut earned a median of $37,770 a year ($18.16 an hour) in May 2025, 7% above the national median of $35,230; 22,370 were employed there, ranking #14 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $37,770 | $35,230 |
| Mean annual wage | $46,220 | $40,060 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.16 | $16.94 |
| 10th percentile | $34,010 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $35,230 | $27,750 |
| 75th percentile | $48,250 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $72,060 | $64,720 |
| Employment | 22,370 | 2,270,910 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 13.19 | โ |
| Location quotient | 0.90 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:36 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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