Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $34,220 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $16.45
10th percentile $33,290
90th percentile $38,530
Employed locally 460
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,290
    25th
    $33,600
    50th (median)
    $34,220
    75th
    $35,840
    90th
    $38,530

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 43% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 57% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,160
    Ithaca, NY $37,200
    Napa, CA $37,180
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,630

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$37,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,310
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$45,360
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,770
    Food Preparation Workers$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Modesto, CA is $16.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.95 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 12.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $33,290 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,600.