Occupation Salary Profile

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

SOC Code: 35-9031

Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.

National Median (BLS)
$35,770
▼ -0.86% Nominal ▼ -3.99% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
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Average Base Salary
$37,970
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
2,670
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $30,200
25th Percentile $34,320
National Median (50th Percentile) $35,770
75th Percentile $39,640
90th Percentile $47,700
P10: $30,200 P50 (Median): $35,770 P90: $47,700