Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $35,180 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.91
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 320
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $34,460
    50th (median)
    $35,180
    75th
    $37,720
    90th
    $46,920

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 43% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 57% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $46,250
    Hawaii $43,070
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $37,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,780
    Washington $36,500

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,680
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,100
    Cooks, Restaurant $41,240
    Food Preparation Workers $37,160
    Bartenders $47,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Bellingham, WA is $16.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.35 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham 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 Bellingham, WA is 15.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,460.