Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in South Dakota
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in South Dakota earn a median of $30,310 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range in South Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,380; the top 10% earn over $36,800. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near South Dakota
Similar jobs in South Dakota
- Waiters and Waitresses$28,990 median in South Dakota
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,430 median in South Dakota
- Bartenders$29,400 median in South Dakota
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,490 median in South Dakota
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$31,980 median in South Dakota
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$30,550 median in South Dakota
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in South Dakota
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in South Dakota?
The median is $30,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,380 and the top 10% earn over $36,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Dakota a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.