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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $20,120 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $9.67
10th percentile $16,910
90th percentile $27,380
Employed locally 220
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,910
    25th
    $18,440
    50th (median)
    $20,120
    75th
    $22,600
    90th
    $27,380

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 34% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 66% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $22,810
    Jackson, MS $21,470

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses$18,480
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,520
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,280
    Food Preparation Workers$27,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Hattiesburg, MS is $9.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.19 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg 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 Hattiesburg, MS is 33.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $16,910 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,440.