Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,770 | $20,870 | $10.03 | |
| Alaska | 480 | $28,340 | $13.62 | |
| Arizona | 7,390 | $30,240 | $14.54 | |
| Arkansas | 1,550 | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| California | 33,720 | $32,470 | $15.61 | |
| Colorado | 7,870 | $30,390 | $14.61 | |
| Connecticut | 3,000 | $30,850 | $14.83 | |
| Delaware | 1,120 | $24,340 | $11.70 | |
| District of Columbia | 1,170 | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Florida | 30,560 | $25,370 | $12.20 | |
| Georgia | 12,490 | $22,430 | $10.78 | |
| Hawaii | 1,720 | $33,190 | $15.96 | |
| Idaho | 1,820 | $24,860 | $11.95 | |
| Illinois | 6,210 | $26,970 | $12.97 | |
| Indiana | 6,930 | $22,070 | $10.61 | |
| Iowa | 2,900 | $23,320 | $11.21 | |
| Kansas | 3,370 | $20,290 | $9.75 | |
| Kentucky | 3,800 | $22,600 | $10.87 | |
| Louisiana | 4,590 | $20,900 | $10.05 | |
| Maine | 1,150 | $31,170 | $14.99 | |
| Maryland | 6,630 | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| Massachusetts | 6,790 | $32,100 | $15.43 | |
| Michigan | 9,540 | $24,850 | $11.95 | |
| Minnesota | 4,590 | $26,850 | $12.91 | |
| Mississippi | 1,950 | $19,620 | $9.43 | |
| Missouri | 6,410 | $24,420 | $11.74 | |
| Montana | 920 | $22,160 | $10.66 | |
| Nebraska | 1,610 | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| Nevada | 5,420 | $26,840 | $12.90 | |
| New Hampshire | 2,080 | $26,000 | $12.50 | |
| New Jersey | 7,090 | $29,410 | $14.14 | |
| New Mexico | 1,750 | $24,290 | $11.68 | |
| New York | 11,290 | $33,270 | $16.00 | |
| North Carolina | 11,450 | $21,730 | $10.45 | |
| North Dakota | 790 | $25,480 | $12.25 | |
| Ohio | 11,680 | $23,270 | $11.19 | |
| Oklahoma | 4,640 | $21,460 | $10.32 | |
| Oregon | 2,960 | $28,850 | $13.87 | |
| Pennsylvania | 13,010 | $23,290 | $11.20 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,330 | $28,120 | $13.52 | |
| South Carolina | 7,520 | $22,170 | $10.66 | |
| South Dakota | 510 | $25,040 | $12.04 | |
| Tennessee | 9,010 | $22,610 | $10.87 | |
| Texas | 34,490 | $22,760 | $10.94 | |
| Utah | 3,260 | $24,840 | $11.94 | |
| Vermont | 610 | $31,050 | $14.93 | |
| Virginia | 9,380 | $25,270 | $12.15 | |
| Washington | 5,120 | $33,600 | $16.15 | |
| West Virginia | 1,200 | $22,300 | $10.72 | |
| Wisconsin | 5,570 | $24,380 | $11.72 | |
| Wyoming | 470 | $23,750 | $11.42 |
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$26,000 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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No formal educational credentialTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop.
- Less than high school 11%
- High school graduate 32%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 15%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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