Waiters and Waitresses pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $18.16 an hour ($37,770 a year). About 22,370 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). Connecticut ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.35 | $34,010 |
| 25% of workers | $16.94 | $35,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.16 | $37,770 |
| 75% of workers | $23.20 | $48,250 |
| 90% of workers | $34.64 | $72,060 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $38,820 | 6,270 |
| New Haven | $37,900 | 3,290 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $37,880 | 2,620 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $37,200 | 7,200 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $36,890 | 1,940 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,380 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $36,650 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $52,940 |
| Bartenders | $38,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $34,540 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $35,950 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $34,210 |
| Food Service Managers | $77,990 |
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