MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $34,790 +15% above national average (national: $30,380)
$36,230Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
11,280Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,790
$31,880
10th pct.
$42,020
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,880$15.33
25th percentile$33,950$16.32
50th percentile (median)$34,790$16.73
75th percentile$36,800$17.69
90th percentile (top earners)$42,020$20.20
Mean (average)$36,230$17.42

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $34,790
Hawaii $43,070 +24%
New York $37,070 +7%
District of Columbia $36,950 +6%
Washington $36,500 +5%
California $35,910 +3%
Colorado $35,720 +3%
Maine $35,100 +1%
Alaska $34,800 +0%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cashiers $34,800 62,060
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $34,550 10,820
Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,060 81,770
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $35,070 2,880
Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,180 5,400
Packers and Packagers, Hand $34,110 18,430

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Massachusetts is $36,230 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,790 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $31,880 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,950 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $42,020 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,800 per year.

How does the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is $34,790, which is +15% 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