Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,990 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.31
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $44,790
Employed locally 200
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $34,040
    50th (median)
    $35,990
    75th
    $37,640
    90th
    $44,790

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,170
    Waiters and Waitresses$36,180
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,840
    Food Preparation Workers$35,040
    Bartenders$33,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Connecticut is $17.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.95 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Connecticut is 4.4% above the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Connecticut?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,040.