SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $36,640 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,840.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $36,640 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $35,840. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,250 and $43,840. The lowest tenth earn under $34,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,840.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Waterbury records the highest median at $38,140. Of the 454 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 426th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −5.1% |
| 25th | $35,250 | −1.6% |
| Median (50th) | $36,640 | +2.2% |
| 75th | $43,840 | +22.3% |
| 90th | $43,840 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $39,090 | +9.1% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury | $38,140 | 80 | |
| 2 | Norwich | $37,290 | 70 | |
| 3 | Bridgeport | $36,450 | 260 | |
| 4 | Hartford | $34,840 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $36,640 buys what $35,367 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,367US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,640 a year, 2.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $43,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterbury, at $38,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $36,640, or $17.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,840, so pay in New Haven, CT is 2.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Haven, CT earns more than $43,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Waterbury, at $38,140 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in New Haven, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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