Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in District of Columbia
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in District of Columbia earn a median of $37,570 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,740; the top 10% earn over $47,090. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,850 median in District of Columbia
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37,930 median in District of Columbia
- Bartenders$53,920 median in District of Columbia
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430 median in District of Columbia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,920 median in District of Columbia
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$47,060 median in District of Columbia
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in District of Columbia
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in District of Columbia?
The median is $37,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,740 and the top 10% earn over $47,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.