Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $30,270 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $44,290
Employed locally 11,970
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $28,200
    50th (median)
    $30,270
    75th
    $36,700
    90th
    $44,290

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 41% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 59% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,450
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $30,530
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $29,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $29,120
    Florida $29,110
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $28,580

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $44,070
    Food Preparation Workers $34,820
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Miami, FL is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.99 or more per hour.

    Is Miami 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 Miami, FL is 0.4% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,200.