Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Connecticut
Waiters and Waitresses in Connecticut earn a median of $37,770 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,770
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,370
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010; the top 10% earn over $72,060. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Connecticut
Similar jobs in Connecticut
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,210 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
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,540 median in Connecticut
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Connecticut
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Connecticut?
The median is $37,770 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,010 and the top 10% earn over $72,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+7% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.