SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — St. George
St. George, UT · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in St. George, UT is $27,920 a year, trailing the national median of $31,200 by 10.5%. Half of workers earn between $23,240 and $30,240. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,220 and the ninetieth at $42,200.
The area has 430 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Provo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $30,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 267th of 272 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,220 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $23,240 | −25.5% |
| Median (50th) | $27,920 | −10.5% |
| 75th | $30,240 | −3.1% |
| 90th | $42,200 | +35.3% |
| Mean | $29,200 | −6.4% |
Other metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $30,100 | 740 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $29,620 | 2,240 | |
| 3 | Ogden | $29,590 | 630 | |
| 4 | Logan | $27,200 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in St. George sit close to the national average, so $27,920 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$27,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$28,231US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,920 a year, 10.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,220 to $42,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 430 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $30,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in St. George, UT?
The median annual wage is $27,920, or $13.42 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 St. George, UT is 10.5% 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 St. George, UT earns more than $42,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,220 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 Provo, at $30,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 430 jobs in this occupation in St. George, UT. 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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