Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary by State
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
The national median pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop is $31,200 a year. By state, it ranges from $21,990 in Mississippi to $47,070 in Hawaii.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $22,340
- 25th percentile
- $27,570
- Median
- $31,200
- 75th percentile
- $36,250
- Top 10%
- $43,990
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 432,690 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $47,070 | +51% | $29,710 | $62,560 | 2,650 |
| 2 | Oregon | $40,720 | +31% | $30,850 | $62,030 | 5,740 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $37,570 | +20% | $36,740 | $47,090 | 2,450 |
| 4 | Washington | $37,270 | +19% | $34,650 | $59,430 | 9,530 |
| 5 | Maine | $36,800 | +18% | $30,840 | $51,040 | 1,460 |
| 6 | California | $36,640 | +17% | $34,360 | $46,060 | 41,100 |
| 7 | New York | $36,490 | +17% | $32,910 | $53,060 | 18,640 |
| 8 | Colorado | $36,340 | +16% | $30,800 | $55,660 | 9,490 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $34,960 | +12% | $31,200 | $41,740 | 13,540 |
| 10 | Maryland | $34,860 | +12% | $31,200 | $38,180 | 7,390 |
| 11 | Arizona | $34,740 | +11% | $30,710 | $46,850 | 10,710 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $34,210 | +10% | $34,010 | $44,060 | 3,670 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $34,050 | +9% | $32,220 | $43,160 | 9,420 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $33,920 | +9% | $26,330 | $38,460 | 2,130 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $31,400 | +1% | $31,200 | $46,690 | Not published |
| 16 | Delaware | $31,200 | 0% | $31,200 | $35,360 | 1,680 |
| 17 | Illinois | $31,200 | 0% | $31,200 | $44,720 | 16,500 |
| 18 | Nevada | $31,170 | 0% | $25,150 | $48,810 | 6,570 |
| 19 | Vermont | $31,080 | 0% | $29,780 | $47,670 | 1,060 |
| 20 | Virginia | $30,490 | −2% | $27,230 | $44,630 | 10,890 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $30,310 | −3% | $25,380 | $36,800 | 630 |
| 22 | Alaska | $30,210 | −3% | $24,770 | $44,270 | 740 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $30,200 | −3% | $24,000 | $38,960 | 7,150 |
| 24 | Florida | $29,810 | −4% | $27,750 | $43,680 | 37,100 |
| 25 | Utah | $29,610 | −5% | $22,040 | $45,100 | 4,950 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $29,170 | −7% | $20,800 | $41,380 | 18,020 |
| 27 | Missouri | $29,130 | −7% | $28,600 | $37,440 | 8,510 |
| 28 | Michigan | $28,950 | −7% | $25,960 | $37,270 | 12,620 |
| 29 | Montana | $28,910 | −7% | $22,700 | $35,980 | 1,260 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $28,660 | −8% | $22,020 | $37,670 | 800 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $28,480 | −9% | $26,830 | $35,180 | 2,670 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $28,450 | −9% | $28,080 | $38,750 | 2,830 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $28,320 | −9% | $19,100 | $36,460 | 15,160 |
| 34 | Iowa | $28,210 | −10% | $21,880 | $40,550 | 2,630 |
| 35 | Kansas | $28,110 | −10% | $18,040 | $39,040 | 4,540 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $28,060 | −10% | $17,830 | $37,440 | 6,430 |
| 37 | Georgia | $27,850 | −11% | $19,890 | $34,900 | 17,300 |
| 38 | Ohio | $27,550 | −12% | $22,870 | $37,320 | 15,480 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $27,490 | −12% | $20,180 | $35,770 | 11,280 |
| 40 | Idaho | $27,280 | −13% | $18,400 | $35,770 | 2,360 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $27,100 | −13% | $19,150 | $35,300 | 5,120 |
| 42 | Texas | $27,080 | −13% | $17,270 | $36,870 | 35,550 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $27,000 | −13% | $17,740 | $37,230 | 7,990 |
| 44 | Indiana | $26,920 | −14% | $19,290 | $37,060 | 9,730 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $26,760 | −14% | $23,460 | $33,560 | 3,110 |
| 46 | Alabama | $26,130 | −16% | $21,230 | $34,400 | 5,400 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $24,740 | −21% | $18,810 | $39,310 | 5,060 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $24,420 | −22% | $19,640 | $30,460 | 1,580 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $22,660 | −27% | $17,280 | $33,800 | 660 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $22,060 | −29% | $16,280 | $31,610 | 6,440 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $21,990 | −30% | $17,240 | $28,890 | 2,660 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary questions
Which state pays hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop the most?
Hawaii, with a median of $47,070 a year (+51% vs. the national median of $31,200). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $21,990 a year (−30% vs. national).
Where do most hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop work?
California has the most jobs, about 41,100, with a median of $36,640.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.