Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Wages
SOC 35-9030 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $29,220 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $21,530 and the 90th percentile is $38,830, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
425,020
P10
$21,530
P25
$24,690
Median
$29,220
P75
$34,670
P90
$38,830
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,220 | $30,750 | $21,530 | $38,830 | 425,020 | — |
| 2022 | $27,720 | $28,380 | $20,500 | $36,180 | 400,420 | -5.13% |
| 2021 | $24,600 | $26,000 | $18,160 | $33,050 | 324,690 | -11.26% |
| 2020 | $23,880 | $24,800 | $17,780 | $32,360 | 316,700 | -2.93% |