Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in East Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,390 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly $13.17
10th percentile $18,130
90th percentile $36,400
Employed locally 1,010
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,130
    25th
    $21,900
    50th (median)
    $27,390
    75th
    $29,260
    90th
    $36,400

    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 Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,580
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,400
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,130
    Food Preparation Workers $26,750
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in East Tennessee is $13.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.49 or more per hour.

    Is East Tennessee 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 Tennessee is 9.8% 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 Tennessee?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $18,130 per year in East Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,900.