Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in New Jersey earn a median of $34,050 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $43,160. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,960 median in New Jersey
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$35,990 median in New Jersey
- Bartenders$44,020 median in New Jersey
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,150 median in New Jersey
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,390 median in New Jersey
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$38,110 median in New Jersey
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in New Jersey
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in New Jersey?
The median is $34,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $43,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.