Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,570 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.26
10th percentile $21,250
90th percentile $37,730
Employed locally 380
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,250
    25th
    $22,340
    50th (median)
    $27,570
    75th
    $34,160
    90th
    $37,730

    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 Central Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,840
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,920
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,930
    Bartenders$21,820
    Food Preparation Workers$27,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Central Pennsylvania is $13.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.73 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania 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 Central Pennsylvania is 9.2% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $21,250 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,340.