Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Pennsylvania earn a median of $29,170 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,020
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800; the top 10% earn over $41,380. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Waiters and Waitresses$34,690 median in Pennsylvania
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,130 median in Pennsylvania
- Bartenders$28,420 median in Pennsylvania
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,570 median in Pennsylvania
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,300 median in Pennsylvania
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$31,330 median in Pennsylvania
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Pennsylvania
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $29,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $20,800 and the top 10% earn over $41,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.