Waiters and Waitresses pay in Norwich-New London-Willimantic

In Norwich-New London-Willimantic (CT), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $18.21 an hour ($37,880 a year). About 2,620 people work in this job there.

$18.21Median hourly pay
$35,150–$58,090Middle half of workers, yearly
2,620People in this job in Norwich-New London-Willimantic (CT)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is about the same as the Connecticut median ($37,770).

Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Norwich-New London-Willimantic (CT)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.35$34,010
25% of workers$16.90$35,150
Half of workers (median)$18.21$37,880
75% of workers$27.93$58,090
90% of workers$39.94$83,070

Waiters and Waitresses pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$38,8206,270
New Haven$37,9003,290
Norwich-New London-Willimantic (this page)$37,8802,620
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$37,2007,200
Waterbury-Shelton$36,8901,940

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 Norwich-New London-Willimantic (CT)

JobMedian yearly pay
Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,800
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51,600

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.