Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Rhode Island
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Rhode Island earn a median of $31,400 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $31,400
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $46,690. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Rhode Island
Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Waiters and Waitresses$35,420 median in Rhode Island
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34,040 median in Rhode Island
- Bartenders$36,410 median in Rhode Island
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,490 median in Rhode Island
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,860 median in Rhode Island
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,840 median in Rhode Island
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Rhode Island
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Rhode Island?
The median is $31,400 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $46,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+1% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.