MD · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $32,230 +6% above national average (national: $30,380)
$34,360Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
6,450Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$32,230
$31,200
10th pct.
$38,460
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile$31,200$15.00
50th percentile (median)$32,230$15.49
75th percentile$36,160$17.38
90th percentile (top earners)$38,460$18.49
Mean (average)$34,360$16.52

How Maryland Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Maryland
Maryland (current) $32,230
Hawaii $43,070 +34%
New York $37,070 +15%
District of Columbia $36,950 +15%
Washington $36,500 +13%
California $35,910 +11%
Colorado $35,720 +11%
Maine $35,100 +9%
Alaska $34,800 +8%

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Related Occupations in Maryland

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,050 2,300
Cooks, Fast Food $31,770 9,550
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $32,790 3,890
Cashiers $32,870 53,870
Dishwashers $31,520 8,980
Gambling Dealers $33,240 2,180

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Maryland is $34,360 per year. The median (middle) salary is $32,230 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Maryland typically earn around $31,200 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,200 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maryland make approximately $38,460 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,160 per year.

How does the Maryland 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 Maryland is $32,230, which is +6% 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