Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts earn a median of $34,960 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,540
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $41,740. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Waiters and Waitresses$38,460 median in Massachusetts
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$33,940 median in Massachusetts
- Bartenders$37,440 median in Massachusetts
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$35,850 median in Massachusetts
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,750 median in Massachusetts
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$39,400 median in Massachusetts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Massachusetts
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Massachusetts?
The median is $34,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $41,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+12% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.