SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Eugene
Eugene-Springfield, OR · 6 metro areas compared
In Eugene, OR the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $38,120 a year, which is 22.2% higher than the national figure of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eugene, OR the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $38,120 a year, which is 22.2% higher than the national figure of $31,200. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,490 and $46,370. The lowest tenth earn under $30,120, while the highest tenth earn more than $63,440.
The area has 460 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $43,410. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 390th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,120 | −3.5% |
| 25th | $30,490 | −2.3% |
| Median (50th) | $38,120 | +22.2% |
| 75th | $46,370 | +48.6% |
| 90th | $63,440 | +103.3% |
| Mean | $41,100 | +31.7% |
Other metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eugene run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $38,120 buys what $36,867 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,867US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,120 a year, 22.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,120 to $63,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 460 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $43,410.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Eugene, OR?
The median annual wage is $38,120, or $18.33 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 Eugene, OR is 22.2% 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 Eugene, OR earns more than $63,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,120 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 Portland, at $43,410 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 460 jobs in this occupation in Eugene, OR. 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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