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

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

Median annual salary $31,270 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.04
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $41,630
Employed locally 160
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,890
    50th (median)
    $31,270
    75th
    $37,160
    90th
    $41,630

    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 Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,660
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,840
    Food Preparation Workers$34,490
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Arizona is $15.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.50 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona 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 Arizona is 2.9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,890.