Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Kingston, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kingston, NY

Median annual salary $37,740 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.15
10th percentile $31,870
90th percentile $46,050
Employed locally 210
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,870
    25th
    $32,640
    50th (median)
    $37,740
    75th
    $42,600
    90th
    $46,050

    Kingston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,804 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 46% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 54% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280
    Ithaca, NY $37,200
    Glens Falls, NY $37,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,780
    Rochester, NY $36,280

    Related occupations in Kingston, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $34,670
    Waiters and Waitresses $46,860
    Cooks, Restaurant $39,170
    Bartenders $56,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $45,910
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Kingston, NY is $18.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Kingston 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 Kingston, NY is 24.2% above 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 Kingston?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $31,870 per year in Kingston, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,640.