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

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

Median annual salary $37,180 +22.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.88
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $54,210
Employed locally 510
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $36,250
    50th (median)
    $37,180
    75th
    $44,560
    90th
    $54,210

    Napa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $108,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 34% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 66% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,630
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $36,130

    Related occupations in Napa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$37,090
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$38,270
    Cooks, Restaurant$46,270
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$36,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$49,360
    Dishwashers$38,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Napa, CA is $17.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.26 or more per hour.

    Is Napa 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 Napa, CA is 22.4% 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 Napa?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Napa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,250.