WA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 35-9031

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

Median Annual Salary $36,500 +20% above national average (national: $30,380)
$40,100Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
9,770Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,500
$33,860
10th pct.
$49,120
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$33,860$16.28
25th percentile$35,000$16.83
50th percentile (median)$36,500$17.55
75th percentile$41,600$20.00
90th percentile (top earners)$49,120$23.61
Mean (average)$40,100$19.28

How Washington Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Washington
Washington (current) $36,500
Hawaii $43,070 +18%
New York $37,070 +2%
District of Columbia $36,950 +1%
California $35,910 -2%
Colorado $35,720 -2%
Maine $35,100 -4%
Alaska $34,800 -5%
Massachusetts $34,790 -5%

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Related Occupations in Washington

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,340 15,510
Amusement and Recreation Attendants $36,700 5,360
Cooks, Fast Food $36,800 8,630
Fast Food and Counter Workers $36,820 94,830
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $37,090 7,280
Cashiers $37,300 59,660

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Washington is $40,100 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,500 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops (10th percentile) in Washington typically earn around $33,860 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,000 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Washington make approximately $49,120 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $41,600 per year.

How does the Washington 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 Washington is $36,500, which is +20% 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