How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Connecticut?
$36,320a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in Connecticut. That is $17.46 an hour or $3,027 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.46
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $36,320Highest 10%: $45,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $34,290 | $16.49 | |
| Median | $36,320 | $17.46 | |
| 75th | $43,040 | $20.69 | |
| 90th | $45,160 | $21.71 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $38,140 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,290 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,640 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $36,450 |
| Hartford, CT | $34,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| 10. Utah | $37,180 |
| 11. California | $36,910 |
| 12. Tennessee | $36,640 |
| 13. Connecticut | $36,320 |
| 14. New Jersey | $36,290 |
| 15. New Mexico | $36,250 |
| 16. Virginia | $35,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.46 ($36,320 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $36,320 against $35,840 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays food preparation and serving related workers the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $38,140 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.