Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

SOC code 35-9031 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations

National employment
432,690
Mean annual wage
$32,690
Mean hourly wage
$15.72
Median annual wage
$31,200
Median hourly wage
$15.00

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$22,340$10.74
25th percentile$27,570$13.25
50th percentile (median)$31,200$15.00
75th percentile$36,250$17.43
90th percentile$43,990$21.15

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.