Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $28,380 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.65
10th percentile $25,260
90th percentile $37,470
Employed locally 760
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,260
    25th
    $26,920
    50th (median)
    $28,380
    75th
    $33,030
    90th
    $37,470

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 36% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 64% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,450
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $30,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $30,270
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $29,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $29,120
    Florida $29,110

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,940
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,750
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,740
    Bartenders $29,920
    Food Preparation Workers $35,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Crestview, FL is $13.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.34 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview 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 Crestview, FL is 6.6% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $25,260 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,920.