Local Salary Data

Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Connecticut

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$18,782
2 filings
DOL Median (Connecticut)
$18,782
vs National
-6.1%
National: $20,000
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$16,651
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$18,782
-6.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$20,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut earns $18,782 in nominal terms, which is 6.1% below the national average of $20,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 112.8 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $16,651 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Connecticut

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
FIFE 'N DRUM RESTAURANT & INN$18,7822

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Waiters and Waitresses make in Connecticut?

The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Connecticut is $18,782 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is Connecticut a good place to work as a Waiters and Waitresses?

A Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut earns 6.1% less than the national median of $20,000, or $16,651 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.