Food Servers Salary in Connecticut
Food Servers in Connecticut earn a median of $35,950 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,050
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,040; the top 10% earn over $42,850. Nationally the range is $28,030 to $46,120.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,380 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$46,120 median in Connecticut
- Waiters and Waitresses$37,770 median in Connecticut
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,540 median in Connecticut
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$36,170 median in Connecticut
- Cooks, Fast Food$34,980 median in Connecticut
Food Servers pay in Connecticut
How much do food servers make in Connecticut?
The median is $35,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,040 and the top 10% earn over $42,850. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for food servers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.