Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Connecticut

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

Median annual salary $36,180 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $62,420
Employed locally 920
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $45,680
    90th
    $62,420

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$33,170
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$48,840
    Food Preparation Workers$35,040
    Bartenders$33,660
    Dishwashers$34,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Connecticut is 7.2% 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 Connecticut?

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