SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — San Angelo
San Angelo, TX · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in San Angelo, TX is $25,470 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 18.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in San Angelo, TX is $25,470 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 18.4%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $21,520 and $26,770. The lowest tenth earn under $16,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $29,450.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $29,130. Of the 237 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 227th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,760 | −46.3% |
| 25th | $21,520 | −31.0% |
| Median (50th) | $25,470 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $26,770 | −14.2% |
| 90th | $29,450 | −5.6% |
| Mean | $24,350 | −22.0% |
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 San Angelo run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $25,470 goes as far as $26,231 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$25,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,231US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $25,470 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $16,760 to $29,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 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 San Angelo, TX?
The median annual wage is $25,470, or $12.25 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 San Angelo, TX is 18.4% 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 San Angelo, TX earns more than $29,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $16,760 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 150 jobs in this occupation in San Angelo, 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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