Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in North Carolina earn a median of $28,320 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,160
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,100; the top 10% earn over $36,460. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Waiters and Waitresses$32,150 median in North Carolina
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30,260 median in North Carolina
- Bartenders$36,470 median in North Carolina
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,570 median in North Carolina
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,460 median in North Carolina
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29,900 median in North Carolina
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in North Carolina
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in North Carolina?
The median is $28,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $19,100 and the top 10% earn over $36,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.