Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut earn a median salary of $36,317 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.6% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 21,640 waiters and waitresses are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $35,360 to $36,910 depending on location.
$36,317
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$36,910
Highest paying metro
$35,360
Lowest paying metro
21,640
Employed in Connecticut
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, CT | $36,910 | $34,140 | $48,690 | 6,070 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,730 | $32,640 | $49,770 | 3,250 |
| Hartford, CT | $36,430 | $32,640 | $51,280 | 7,070 |
| Norwich, CT | $36,290 | $32,640 | $49,370 | 2,540 |
| Connecticut | $36,180 | $32,640 | $45,680 | 920 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,360 | $32,640 | $46,180 | 1,790 |