NY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $37,070 +22% above national average (national: $30,380)
$41,060Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
17,350Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$37,070
$31,610
10th pct.
$53,250
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,610$15.20
25th percentile$33,760$16.23
50th percentile (median)$37,070$17.82
75th percentile$45,020$21.65
90th percentile (top earners)$53,250$25.60
Mean (average)$41,060$19.74

How New York Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. New York
New York (current) $37,070
Hawaii $43,070 +16%
District of Columbia $36,950 +0%
Washington $36,500 -2%
California $35,910 -3%
Colorado $35,720 -4%
Maine $35,100 -5%
Alaska $34,800 -6%
Massachusetts $34,790 -6%

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Related Occupations in New York

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Retail Salespersons $37,020 233,740
School Bus Monitors $37,010 18,040
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers $36,870 2,510
Recreation Workers $37,270 19,550
Food Batchmakers $37,280 8,140
Cooks, Short Order $36,830 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in New York is $41,060 per year. The median (middle) salary is $37,070 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in New York typically earn around $31,610 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $33,760 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in New York make approximately $53,250 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $45,020 per year.

How does the New York 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 York is $37,070, which is +22% 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