Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $35,250 +16% vs national
Median hourly $16.95
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $45,020
Employed locally 930
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,780
    50th (median)
    $35,250
    75th
    $40,260
    90th
    $45,020

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 41% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 59% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280
    Kingston, NY $37,740
    Ithaca, NY $37,200
    Glens Falls, NY $37,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,780

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,170
    Waiters and Waitresses$48,110
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,120
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$35,360
    Food Preparation Workers$35,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Albany, NY is $16.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.99 or more per hour.

    Is Albany 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 Albany, NY is 16% 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,780.