SOC 35-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — Walla Walla
Walla Walla, WA · 9 metro areas compared
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $35,510 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Walla Walla, WA the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $35,510 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $31,200. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,650 and $39,080. The lowest tenth earn under $34,650, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,100.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Seattle records the highest median at $38,430. Of the 162 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | +11.1% |
| 25th | $34,650 | +11.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,510 | +13.8% |
| 75th | $39,080 | +25.3% |
| 90th | $49,100 | +57.4% |
| Mean | $38,940 | +24.8% |
Other metro areas in Washington
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Walla Walla run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $35,510 buys what $33,187 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,187US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,510 a year, 13.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,650 to $49,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $38,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Walla Walla, WA?
The median annual wage is $35,510, or $17.07 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 Walla Walla, WA is 13.8% 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 Walla Walla, WA earns more than $49,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,650 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 Seattle, at $38,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Walla Walla, WA. 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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