How much does a bartender make in Connecticut?
$38,780a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Connecticut. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $38,780Highest 10%: $81,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| Median | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 75th | $62,120 | $29.87 | |
| 90th | $81,760 | $39.31 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $45,150 |
| Norwich, CT | $43,950 |
| New Haven, CT | $38,260 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,290 |
| Waterbury, CT | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 8. Arizona | $45,070 |
| 9. New Jersey | $44,020 |
| 10. Oregon | $38,900 |
| 11. Connecticut | $38,780 |
| 12. Colorado | $38,170 |
| 13. Maryland | $37,580 |
| 14. Massachusetts | $37,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.64 ($38,780 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $38,780 against $34,340 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for bartender pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays bartenders the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $45,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.