VA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $30,100 -1% below national average (national: $30,380)
$32,530Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
10,440Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$30,100
$25,980
10th pct.
$43,000
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$25,980$12.49
25th percentile$27,670$13.31
50th percentile (median)$30,100$14.47
75th percentile$35,000$16.83
90th percentile (top earners)$43,000$20.67
Mean (average)$32,530$15.64

How Virginia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Virginia
Virginia (current) $30,100
Hawaii $43,070 +43%
New York $37,070 +23%
District of Columbia $36,950 +23%
Washington $36,500 +21%
California $35,910 +19%
Colorado $35,720 +19%
Maine $35,100 +17%
Alaska $34,800 +16%

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Related Occupations in Virginia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Childcare Workers $30,150 14,150
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other $29,950 N/A
Cooks, Short Order $30,270 N/A
Cashiers $29,840 84,500
Parking Attendants $30,660 1,820
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,770 7,030

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Virginia is $32,530 per year. The median (middle) salary is $30,100 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Virginia typically earn around $25,980 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,670 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Virginia make approximately $43,000 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,000 per year.

How does the Virginia 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 Virginia is $30,100, which is -1% 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