Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Wisconsin
Also called: Restaurant Hosts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Wisconsin earn a median of $28,060 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,060
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,430
Pay range in Wisconsin
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,830; the top 10% earn over $37,440. Nationally the range is $22,340 to $43,990.
States ranked near Wisconsin
Similar jobs in Wisconsin
- Waiters and Waitresses$29,670 median in Wisconsin
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,780 median in Wisconsin
- Bartenders$23,460 median in Wisconsin
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,600 median in Wisconsin
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34,670 median in Wisconsin
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$35,360 median in Wisconsin
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Wisconsin
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Wisconsin?
The median is $28,060 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $17,830 and the top 10% earn over $37,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Wisconsin a good state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−10% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.