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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alaska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,320 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.06
10th percentile $24,400
90th percentile $38,710
Employed locally 170
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,400
    25th
    $29,070
    50th (median)
    $31,320
    75th
    $36,900
    90th
    $38,710

    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

    Related occupations in Alaska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,340
    Waiters and Waitresses $25,200
    Food Preparation Workers $36,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,710
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $48,080
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Alaska is $15.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.45 or more per hour.

    Is Alaska 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 Alaska is 3.1% above 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 Alaska?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $24,400 per year in Alaska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,070.