Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$34,270
National Median
$30,380
Employment
7,940
Entry Level (10th)
$31,470
Top Earners (90th)
$42,940
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $3,890 more than the national median for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops.
There are 1.868 hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.67).
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 |
| California | $35,910 | 42,450 |
| Colorado | $35,720 | 9,670 |
| Maine | $35,100 | 1,460 |
| Alaska | $34,800 | 820 |
| Massachusetts | $34,790 | 11,280 |
| 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 |