MS · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $21,580 -29% below national average (national: $30,380)
$22,860Mean Annual
$10Median Hourly
2,870Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$21,580
$17,180
10th pct.
$29,610
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$17,180$8.26
25th percentile$18,710$8.99
50th percentile (median)$21,580$10.37
75th percentile$26,140$12.57
90th percentile (top earners)$29,610$14.24
Mean (average)$22,860$10.99

How Mississippi Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Mississippi
Mississippi (current) $21,580
Hawaii $43,070 +100%
New York $37,070 +72%
District of Columbia $36,950 +71%
Washington $36,500 +69%
California $35,910 +66%
Colorado $35,720 +66%
Maine $35,100 +63%
Alaska $34,800 +61%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Mississippi is $22,860 per year. The median (middle) salary is $21,580 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Mississippi typically earn around $17,180 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $18,710 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Mississippi make approximately $29,610 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $26,140 per year.

How does the Mississippi 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 Mississippi is $21,580, which is -29% 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