How much does a food server make in Connecticut?
$35,950a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Connecticut. That is $17.28 an hour or $2,996 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.28
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,040Median: $35,950Highest 10%: $42,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| 25th | $34,930 | $16.79 | |
| Median | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 75th | $37,740 | $18.14 | |
| 90th | $42,850 | $20.60 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $37,210 |
| New Haven, CT | $35,940 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,850 |
| Hartford, CT | $35,520 |
| Waterbury, CT | $34,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
| 18. Connecticut | $35,950 |
| 19. New Mexico | $35,740 |
| 20. Arizona | $35,390 |
| 21. Virginia | $35,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.28 ($35,950 a year).
Do food servers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $35,950 against $35,360 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for food server pay?
Connecticut ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays food servers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $37,210 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.