ME · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $35,100 +16% above national average (national: $30,380)
$37,760Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
1,460Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,100
$29,760
10th pct.
$49,950
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,760$14.31
25th percentile$30,780$14.80
50th percentile (median)$35,100$16.88
75th percentile$44,410$21.35
90th percentile (top earners)$49,950$24.02
Mean (average)$37,760$18.15

How Maine Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Maine
Maine (current) $35,100
Hawaii $43,070 +23%
New York $37,070 +6%
District of Columbia $36,950 +5%
Washington $36,500 +4%
California $35,910 +2%
Colorado $35,720 +2%
Alaska $34,800 -1%
Massachusetts $34,790 -1%

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Related Occupations in Maine

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $35,010 450
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,270 660
Dishwashers $34,780 2,230
Childcare Workers $34,720 4,110
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,520 470
Food Preparation Workers $35,730 5,540

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Maine is $37,760 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Maine typically earn around $29,760 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,780 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maine make approximately $49,950 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $44,410 per year.

How does the Maine 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 Maine is $35,100, which is +16% 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