Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Connecticut
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Connecticut earn a median of $34,210 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,670
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010; the top 10% earn over $44,060. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Waiters and Waitresses$37,770 median in Connecticut
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,940 median in Connecticut
- Bartenders$38,780 median in Connecticut
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,380 median in Connecticut
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$35,950 median in Connecticut
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,000 median in Connecticut
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Connecticut
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Connecticut?
The median is $34,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $44,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.