Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,720 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.65
10th percentile $35,150
90th percentile $46,020
Employed locally 180
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,150
    25th
    $35,610
    50th (median)
    $36,720
    75th
    $38,590
    90th
    $46,020

    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 Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,890
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,500
    Bartenders $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,100
    Food Preparation Workers $37,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts is $17.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.98 or more per hour.

    Is Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 20.9% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $35,150 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,610.