Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $28,880 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.89
10th percentile $22,300
90th percentile $32,940
Employed locally 200
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,300
    25th
    $23,030
    50th (median)
    $28,880
    75th
    $29,620
    90th
    $32,940

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 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
    Binghamton, NY $34,540
    Bozeman, MT $33,140
    Billings, MT $28,670
    Great Falls, MT $27,960
    Sumter, SC $23,660

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,200
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,080
    Waiters and Waitresses$21,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42,480
    Bartenders$22,210
    Food Preparation Workers$31,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Missoula, MT is $13.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.70 or more per hour.

    Is Missoula 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 Missoula, MT is 4.9% 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $22,300 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,030.