GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $28,160 -7% below national average (national: $30,380)
$27,490Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
15,650Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$28,160
$19,000
10th pct.
$35,940
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$19,000$9.14
25th percentile$21,820$10.49
50th percentile (median)$28,160$13.54
75th percentile$30,500$14.66
90th percentile (top earners)$35,940$17.28
Mean (average)$27,490$13.22

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $28,160
Hawaii $43,070 +53%
New York $37,070 +32%
District of Columbia $36,950 +31%
Washington $36,500 +30%
California $35,910 +28%
Colorado $35,720 +27%
Maine $35,100 +25%
Alaska $34,800 +24%

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Related Occupations in Georgia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $28,170 9,170
Cashiers $28,020 96,120
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,950 46,430
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $28,370 4,880
Childcare Workers $27,940 25,650
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,860 34,400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Georgia is $27,490 per year. The median (middle) salary is $28,160 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $19,000 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $21,820 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately $35,940 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $30,500 per year.

How does the Georgia 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 Georgia is $28,160, which is -7% 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