CO · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $35,720 +18% above national average (national: $30,380)
$38,600Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
9,670Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,720
$29,990
10th pct.
$56,070
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,990$14.42
25th percentile$30,520$14.68
50th percentile (median)$35,720$17.17
75th percentile$41,600$20.00
90th percentile (top earners)$56,070$26.96
Mean (average)$38,600$18.56

How Colorado Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Colorado
Colorado (current) $35,720
Hawaii $43,070 +21%
New York $37,070 +4%
District of Columbia $36,950 +3%
Washington $36,500 +2%
California $35,910 +1%
Maine $35,100 -2%
Alaska $34,800 -3%
Massachusetts $34,790 -3%

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Related Occupations in Colorado

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cashiers $35,760 55,700
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,550 8,710
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $35,940 580
Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,440 78,720
Animal Caretakers $35,300 6,530
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $36,140 3,610

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Colorado is $38,600 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,720 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Colorado typically earn around $29,990 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,520 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Colorado make approximately $56,070 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $41,600 per year.

How does the Colorado 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 Colorado is $35,720, which is +18% 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