SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · United States
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop across the United States is $31,200 per year, measured over 432,690 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $47,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Pay for this occupation varies by 114.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $47,070 and Mississippi pays $21,990.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $47,070 | 2,650 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $40,720 | 5,740 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $37,570 | 2,450 | |
| 4 | Washington | $37,270 | 9,530 | |
| 5 | Maine | $36,800 | 1,460 | |
| 6 | California | $36,640 | 41,100 | |
| 7 | New York | $36,490 | 18,640 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $36,340 | 9,490 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $34,960 | 13,540 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $34,860 | 7,390 |
States with the most Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 41,100 | $36,640 | |
| 2 | Florida | 37,100 | $29,810 | |
| 3 | Texas | 35,550 | $27,080 | |
| 4 | New York | 18,640 | $36,490 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 18,020 | $29,170 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 17,300 | $27,850 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 16,500 | $31,200 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 15,480 | $27,550 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 15,160 | $28,320 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 13,540 | $34,960 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urban Honolulu | $47,110 | 1,740 |
| 2 | Kahului | $45,240 | 490 |
| 3 | Portland | $43,410 | 3,390 |
| 4 | San Jose | $42,400 | 1,860 |
| 5 | Grants Pass | $40,890 | 100 |
| 6 | Bend | $40,090 | 480 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $39,810 | 4,090 |
| 8 | Seattle | $38,430 | 6,010 |
| 9 | Boulder | $38,220 | 580 |
| 10 | Napa | $38,200 | 490 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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