SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — College Station
College Station-Bryan, TX · 10 metro areas compared
In College Station, TX the median wage is $25,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In College Station, TX the median wage is $25,940. That is 16.9% lower than the national median of $31,200. Pay ranges from under $17,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $22,150 to $28,150.
Employment stands at 430, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $29,130. Of the 360 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 350th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,130 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $22,150 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $25,940 | −16.9% |
| 75th | $28,150 | −9.8% |
| 90th | $35,840 | +14.9% |
| Mean | $25,990 | −16.7% |
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 | Corpus Christi | $25,580 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in College Station run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $25,940 goes as far as $26,715 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,715US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,940 a year, 16.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $17,130 to $35,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 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 College Station, TX?
The median annual wage is $25,940, or $12.47 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 College Station, TX is 16.9% 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 College Station, TX earns more than $35,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $17,130 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 430 jobs in this occupation in College Station, 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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