Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Connecticut
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Connecticut earn an average of $36,000 a year. That is $3,310 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT at $36,600.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Connecticut | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| New York | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| Massachusetts | $35,420 | $17.03 |
| Rhode Island | $34,330 | $16.51 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Connecticut?
The average is $36,000 a year, and the median is $34,210. That is $3,310 (10%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$17.31 an hour on average; the median is $16.45.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($36,600), followed by New Haven, CT ($36,180). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($35,320).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.