SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Vallejo
Vallejo, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $37,520 a year, which is 20.3% higher than the national figure of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Vallejo, CA the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $37,520 a year, which is 20.3% higher than the national figure of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $36,590 and $38,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,480 and the ninetieth at $45,480.
Employment stands at 280, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $42,400. Of the 366 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 358th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | +10.5% |
| 25th | $36,590 | +17.3% |
| Median (50th) | $37,520 | +20.3% |
| 75th | $38,610 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $45,480 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $38,860 | +24.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $42,400 | 1,860 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $39,810 | 4,090 | |
| 3 | Napa | $38,200 | 490 | |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $37,720 | 650 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $36,920 | 15,340 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $36,380 | 610 | |
| 7 | San Diego | $36,140 | 4,720 | |
| 8 | Santa Cruz | $36,050 | 280 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $35,620 | 700 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $35,380 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vallejo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $37,520 buys what $33,893 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,893US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,520 a year, 20.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,480 to $45,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $42,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Vallejo, CA?
The median annual wage is $37,520, or $18.04 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 Vallejo, CA is 20.3% 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 Vallejo, CA earns more than $45,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,480 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 San Jose, at $42,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 280 jobs in this occupation in Vallejo, CA. 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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