Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in East-Central Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $29,130 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.01
10th percentile $21,510
90th percentile $31,460
Employed locally 60
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,510
    25th
    $22,100
    50th (median)
    $29,130
    75th
    $29,720
    90th
    $31,460

    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 East-Central Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,430
    Bartenders $22,570
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,560
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in East-Central Montana is $14.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.56 or more per hour.

    Is East-Central Montana 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 East-Central Montana is 4.1% 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 East-Central Montana?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $21,510 per year in East-Central Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,100.