Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in California
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California earn a median of $36,640 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,100
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360; the top 10% earn over $46,060. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Waiters and Waitresses$36,080 median in California
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37,870 median in California
- Bartenders$36,220 median in California
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$42,280 median in California
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$39,010 median in California
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,360 median in California
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in California
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in California?
The median is $36,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,360 and the top 10% earn over $46,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.