Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $28,330 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.62
10th percentile $22,270
90th percentile $35,440
Employed locally 940
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,270
    25th
    $23,180
    50th (median)
    $28,330
    75th
    $29,100
    90th
    $35,440

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 40% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Urban Honolulu, HI $42,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280

    Nearby metros — Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,870
    Ohio $27,590
    Lima, OH $27,590
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $27,560
    Columbus, OH $27,520
    Cleveland, OH $27,510

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,020
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,990
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,630
    Bartenders $29,990
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Akron, OH is $13.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.03 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?

    The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Akron, OH is 6.7% below the national median of $30,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Akron?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $22,270 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,180.