Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Mississippi earn a median of $21,990 a year, −30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $21,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −30% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,240; the top 10% earn over $28,890. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Waiters and Waitresses$21,370 median in Mississippi
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$21,570 median in Mississippi
- Bartenders$28,320 median in Mississippi
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,610 median in Mississippi
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,250 median in Mississippi
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$27,300 median in Mississippi
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Mississippi
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Mississippi?
The median is $21,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,240 and the top 10% earn over $28,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−30% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.