SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $32,280, median pay for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $31,200 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $32,280, median pay for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Miami, FL tracks the national median of $31,200 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,080 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,820 to $36,920.
Employment stands at 10,440, or 3.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $33,960. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 654th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | −10.0% |
| 25th | $28,820 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $32,280 | +3.5% |
| 75th | $36,920 | +18.3% |
| 90th | $45,740 | +46.6% |
| Mean | $35,050 | +12.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $33,960 | 1,030 | |
| 2 | North Port | $30,010 | 1,590 | |
| 3 | Cape Coral | $29,940 | 1,330 | |
| 4 | Crestview | $29,890 | 700 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $29,880 | 5,810 | |
| 6 | Orlando | $29,640 | 5,620 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $29,440 | 2,690 | |
| 8 | Port St. Lucie | $29,390 | 720 | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $29,320 | 890 | |
| 10 | Sebastian | $29,180 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $32,280 buys what $31,219 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,219US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,280 a year, 3.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,080 to $45,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $33,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $32,280, or $15.52 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 Miami, FL is 3.5% 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 Miami, FL earns more than $45,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,080 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 Naples, at $33,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,440 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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