Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $22,810 -24.9% vs national
Median hourly $10.97
10th percentile $17,800
90th percentile $33,170
Employed locally 820
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,800
    25th
    $20,820
    50th (median)
    $22,810
    75th
    $27,520
    90th
    $33,170

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 37% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 63% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $27,520
    Williamsport, PA $27,500
    Jackson, MS $21,470
    Hattiesburg, MS $20,120

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $20,540
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,430
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,440
    Cooks, Fast Food $23,200
    Food Preparation Workers $23,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Gulfport, MS is $10.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.41 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport 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 Gulfport, MS is 24.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $17,800 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,820.