Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $36,910 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $71,260
Employed locally 6,070
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $34,140
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $48,690
    90th
    $71,260

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 33% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 67% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,110
    District of Columbia $45,770
    New Haven, CT $36,730
    Connecticut $36,440
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $36,430
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $36,290

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,980
    Cooks, Restaurant$39,420
    Food Preparation Workers$36,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,760
    Bartenders$35,160
    Dishwashers$36,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Bridgeport?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Bridgeport, CT is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bridgeport above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bridgeport, CT is 9.3% above the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,140.