DC · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual Salary $36,950 +22% above national average (national: $30,380)
$41,360Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
2,320Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,950
$35,980
10th pct.
$55,970
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$35,980$17.30
25th percentile$36,330$17.47
50th percentile (median)$36,950$17.76
75th percentile$44,160$21.23
90th percentile (top earners)$55,970$26.91
Mean (average)$41,360$19.89

How District of Columbia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. District of Columbia
District of Columbia (current) $36,950
Hawaii $43,070 +17%
New York $37,070 +0%
Washington $36,500 -1%
California $35,910 -3%
Colorado $35,720 -3%
Maine $35,100 -5%
Alaska $34,800 -6%
Massachusetts $34,790 -6%

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Related Occupations in District of Columbia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $37,070 260
Parking Attendants $36,610 2,010
School Bus Monitors $36,580 N/A
Orderlies $37,450 80
Cashiers $37,540 7,310
Dishwashers $37,540 3,360

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in District of Columbia?

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in District of Columbia is $41,360 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,950 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in District of Columbia typically earn around $35,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,330 per year.

What is the highest Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in District of Columbia?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in District of Columbia make approximately $55,970 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,160 per year.

How does the District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia is $36,950, which is +22% 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