FL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $29,110 -4% below national average (national: $30,380)
$31,480Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
40,540Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,110
$24,960
10th pct.
$38,160
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,960$12.00
25th percentile$27,060$13.01
50th percentile (median)$29,110$14.00
75th percentile$34,670$16.67
90th percentile (top earners)$38,160$18.34
Mean (average)$31,480$15.14

How Florida Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Florida
Florida (current) $29,110
Hawaii $43,070 +48%
New York $37,070 +27%
District of Columbia $36,950 +27%
Washington $36,500 +25%
California $35,910 +23%
Colorado $35,720 +23%
Maine $35,100 +21%
Alaska $34,800 +20%

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Related Occupations in Florida

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cooks, Fast Food $28,940 19,510
Cashiers $29,320 197,310
Parking Attendants $28,730 17,670
Waiters and Waitresses $29,580 208,920
Dishwashers $29,600 38,070
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $28,530 3,490

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Florida is $31,480 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,110 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Florida typically earn around $24,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,060 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Florida make approximately $38,160 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $34,670 per year.

How does the Florida 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 Florida is $29,110, which is -4% below 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