How much does a waiter and waitress make in Connecticut?
$37,770a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Connecticut. That is $18.16 an hour or $3,148 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.16
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,010Median: $37,770Highest 10%: $72,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 25th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| 75th | $48,250 | $23.20 | |
| 90th | $72,060 | $34.64 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $38,820 |
| New Haven, CT | $37,900 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,880 |
| Hartford, CT | $37,200 |
| Waterbury, CT | $36,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 11. Maine | $43,370 |
| 12. Massachusetts | $38,460 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $38,430 |
| 14. Connecticut | $37,770 |
| 15. Michigan | $37,760 |
| 16. New Mexico | $36,920 |
| 17. Delaware | $36,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $18.16 ($37,770 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $37,770 against $35,230 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Connecticut ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $38,820 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.