SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Beaumont
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Beaumont, TX is $23,550 per year, 24.5% below the national median of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Beaumont, TX is $23,550 per year, 24.5% below the national median of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $19,140 and $28,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $17,480 and the ninetieth at $30,320.
Employment stands at 450, or 2.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $29,130. Of the 372 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 366th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,480 | −44.0% |
| 25th | $19,140 | −38.7% |
| Median (50th) | $23,550 | −24.5% |
| 75th | $28,080 | −10.0% |
| 90th | $30,320 | −2.8% |
| Mean | $24,780 | −20.6% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $29,130 | 3,250 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $28,890 | 10,140 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $27,640 | 3,740 | |
| 4 | Midland | $27,600 | 300 | |
| 5 | Waco | $27,070 | 340 | |
| 6 | Odessa | $27,040 | 290 | |
| 7 | Sherman | $27,000 | 110 | |
| 8 | Houston | $26,730 | 8,990 | |
| 9 | Killeen | $26,430 | 370 | |
| 10 | College Station | $25,940 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Beaumont run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $23,550 goes as far as $24,253 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$24,253US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,550 a year, 24.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,480 to $30,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $29,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Beaumont, TX?
The median annual wage is $23,550, or $11.32 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 Beaumont, TX is 24.5% lower. 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 Beaumont, TX earns more than $30,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,480 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 Austin, at $29,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 450 jobs in this occupation in Beaumont, TX. 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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