Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Washington
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Washington earn a median of $37,270 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,270
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,530
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650; the top 10% earn over $59,430. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Waiters and Waitresses$56,130 median in Washington
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$41,010 median in Washington
- Bartenders$55,830 median in Washington
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,710 median in Washington
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,870 median in Washington
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$40,460 median in Washington
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Washington
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Washington?
The median is $37,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,650 and the top 10% earn over $59,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.