Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $25,470 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.25
10th percentile $21,320
90th percentile $27,640
Employed locally 190
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,320
    25th
    $22,250
    50th (median)
    $25,470
    75th
    $27,180
    90th
    $27,640

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 44% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 56% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,850
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $27,340
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $23,870
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $23,710
    Morgantown, WV $23,470

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,950
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $29,550
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,820
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,490
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $28,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Charleston, WV is $12.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.29 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston 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 Charleston, WV is 16.2% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $21,320 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,250.