NJ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual Salary $34,270 +13% above national average (national: $30,380)
$35,860Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
7,940Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,270
$31,470
10th pct.
$42,940
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,470$15.13
25th percentile$31,470$15.13
50th percentile (median)$34,270$16.48
75th percentile$37,320$17.94
90th percentile (top earners)$42,940$20.64
Mean (average)$35,860$17.24

How New Jersey Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New Jersey
New Jersey (current) $34,270
Hawaii $43,070 +26%
New York $37,070 +8%
District of Columbia $36,950 +8%
Washington $36,500 +7%
California $35,910 +5%
Colorado $35,720 +4%
Maine $35,100 +2%
Alaska $34,800 +2%

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Related Occupations in New Jersey

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Childcare Workers $34,290 23,680
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,330 5,490
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $34,390 9,690
Slaughterers and Meat Packers $34,410 830
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $34,430 2,530
Animal Caretakers $34,530 6,010

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in New Jersey is $35,860 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,270 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in New Jersey typically earn around $31,470 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $31,470 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New Jersey make approximately $42,940 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,320 per year.

How does the New Jersey 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 New Jersey is $34,270, which is +13% 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