Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $21,210 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.20
10th percentile $15,620
90th percentile $31,030
Employed locally 100
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,620
    25th
    $15,980
    50th (median)
    $21,210
    75th
    $24,650
    90th
    $31,030

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers$21,480
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$16,560
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$23,230
    Cooks, Restaurant$25,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northeast Louisiana is $10.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.86 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana 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 Northeast Louisiana is 30.2% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $15,620 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,980.