AK · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Alaska

Median Annual Salary $34,800 +15% above national average (national: $30,380)
$36,280Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
820Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,800
$24,400
10th pct.
$54,610
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,400$11.73
25th percentile$29,120$14.00
50th percentile (median)$34,800$16.73
75th percentile$37,670$18.11
90th percentile (top earners)$54,610$26.25
Mean (average)$36,280$17.44

How Alaska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alaska
Alaska (current) $34,800
Hawaii $43,070 +24%
New York $37,070 +7%
District of Columbia $36,950 +6%
Washington $36,500 +5%
California $35,910 +3%
Colorado $35,720 +3%
Maine $35,100 +1%
Massachusetts $34,790 +0%

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Related Occupations in Alaska

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Childcare Workers $34,980 1,260
Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,430 5,060
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $34,410 80
Parking Attendants $35,480 60
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,500 540
Dishwashers $34,080 1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Alaska?

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Alaska is $36,280 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,800 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Alaska?

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Alaska typically earn around $24,400 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,120 per year.

What is the highest Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Alaska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alaska make approximately $54,610 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,670 per year.

How does the Alaska Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary compare to the national average?

The median hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Alaska is $34,800, which is +15% above national average of $30,380.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes