Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in California
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in California
$35,910
National Median
$30,380
Employment
42,450
Entry Level (10th)
$33,630
Top Earners (90th)
$45,990
How California Compares
California pays $5,530 more than the national median for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops.
There are 2.351 hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop jobs per 1,000 workers in California (location quotient: 0.85).
Other States for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $43,070 | 2,320 |
| New York | $37,070 | 17,350 |
| District of Columbia | $36,950 | 2,320 |
| Washington | $36,500 | 9,770 |
| Colorado | $35,720 | 9,670 |
| Maine | $35,100 | 1,460 |
| Alaska | $34,800 | 820 |
| Massachusetts | $34,790 | 11,280 |
| New Jersey | $34,270 | 7,940 |
| Oregon | $34,270 | 4,450 |
| Arizona | $34,110 | 10,860 |
| Connecticut | $33,650 | 4,490 |
| Vermont | $32,670 | 1,040 |
| Maryland | $32,230 | 6,450 |
| Illinois | $31,080 | 12,500 |
| Rhode Island | $30,990 | 1,400 |
| New Hampshire | $30,670 | 1,900 |
| Virginia | $30,100 | 10,440 |
| Minnesota | $29,750 | 7,710 |
| Nevada | $29,390 | 7,030 |