SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ comes to $34,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $31,200 by 11.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ comes to $34,720 a year, ahead of the national median of $31,200 by 11.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $31,840 and $36,660. The lowest tenth earn under $30,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $44,410.
Employment stands at 280, or 3.9 jobs per thousand held locally. 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 246th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | −2.0% |
| 25th | $31,840 | +2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $34,720 | +11.3% |
| 75th | $36,660 | +17.5% |
| 90th | $44,410 | +42.3% |
| Mean | $36,950 | +18.4% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flagstaff | $35,340 | 330 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $35,080 | 8,090 | |
| 3 | Lake Havasu City | $34,350 | 220 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $33,560 | 1,190 | |
| 5 | Yuma | $30,970 | 180 | |
| 6 | Sierra Vista | $30,800 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Prescott Valley sit close to the national average, so $34,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$34,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,479US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,720 a year, 11.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,580 to $44,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in 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 Prescott Valley, AZ?
The median annual wage is $34,720, or $16.69 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 Prescott Valley, AZ 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 Prescott Valley, AZ earns more than $44,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,580 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 280 jobs in this occupation in Prescott Valley, AZ. 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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