SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Arizona
Arizona · 7 metro areas compared
In Arizona the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $34,740 a year, which is 11.3% higher than the national figure of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $34,740 a year, which is 11.3% higher than the national figure of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $31,200 and $38,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,710 and the ninetieth at $46,850.
The area has 10,710 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.19 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 11th by median wage. Flagstaff leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,340. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 697th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,710 | −1.6% |
| 25th | $31,200 | +0.0% |
| Median (50th) | $34,740 | +11.3% |
| 75th | $38,190 | +22.4% |
| 90th | $46,850 | +50.2% |
| Mean | $37,960 | +21.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $35,340 | 330 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $35,080 | 8,090 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $34,720 | 280 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $34,350 | 220 | |
| 5 | Tucson | $33,560 | 1,190 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $30,970 | 180 | |
| 7 | Sierra Vista | $30,800 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $34,740 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$34,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,499US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,740 a year, 11.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,710 to $46,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,710 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Flagstaff, at $35,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $34,740, or $16.70 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 $31,200, so pay in Arizona is 11.3% 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 Arizona earns more than $46,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,710 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 Flagstaff, at $35,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,710 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. 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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