Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
- Middle 50%
- $35,680–$47,820
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #75 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro earn a median of $38,820 a year, based on BLS estimates for 6,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% above the CT statewide median of $37,770. It ranks #75 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE6,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Waiters and Waitresses pay in other CT metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $37,900 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $37,880 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $37,200 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $36,890 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $36,530 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Waiters and Waitresses. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN BRIDGEPORT
Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $38,820 a year (May 2025). Half of the 6,270 jobs pay between $35,680 and $47,820. The 10th percentile is $34,360 and the 90th is $64,370.
Is Bridgeport a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% above the CT statewide median of $37,770. It ranks #75 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Bridgeport?
About $18.66 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,820 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.15–$22.99 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.