SOC 359031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

National Median

$30,380

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$30,380

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,010

Experienced (90th pct)

$42,600

Total Employed

427,150

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$22,010 - $26,630
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$26,630 - $35,840
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$35,840 - $42,600

Highest Paying Locations for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Kahului-Wailuku, HI

$46,250

+52.2% vs national

Hawaii

$43,070

+41.8% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$42,070

+38.5% vs national

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$40,150

+32.2% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$40,000

+31.7% vs national

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$46,250	430
Hawaii	$43,070	2,320
Urban Honolulu, HI	$42,070	1,460
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$40,150	430
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$40,000	1,880
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$38,280	610
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$38,160	5,090
Kingston, NY	$37,740	210
Anchorage, AK	$37,360	570
Ithaca, NY	$37,200	90
Napa, CA	$37,180	510
New York	$37,070	17,350
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$37,040	5,520
Glens Falls, NY	$37,030	170
District of Columbia	$36,950	2,320
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$36,810	5,510
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$36,780	15,840
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$36,720	180
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$36,640	260
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$36,630	720
Washington	$36,500	9,770
Rochester, NY	$36,280	990
Boulder, CO	$36,190	590
Portland-South Portland, ME	$36,180	860
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$36,130	15,360
Vallejo, CA	$35,950	290
Redding, CA	$35,940	190
Barnstable Town, MA	$35,930	600
California	$35,910	42,450
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$35,850	8,500
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$35,810	400
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$35,790	240
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$35,780	2,950
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$35,760	150
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$35,730	690
Colorado	$35,720	9,670
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$35,720	190
Salinas, CA	$35,540	580
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$35,540	630
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$35,510	450
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$35,370	8,350
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$35,350	380
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$35,340	320
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$35,340	90
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$35,330	5,180
Syracuse, NY	$35,290	600
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$35,260	1,370
Colorado Springs, CO	$35,260	1,110
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$35,250	930
Bellingham, WA	$35,180	320

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?

The national median annual salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $30,380, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shops earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shops is Kahului-Wailuku, HI, with a median salary of $46,250.

How much can an experienced Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make?

Top-earning Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shops (90th percentile) make $42,600 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.