Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Northeastern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $26,870 -11.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.92
10th percentile $18,570
90th percentile $35,900
Employed locally 480
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,570
    25th
    $22,260
    50th (median)
    $26,870
    75th
    $29,990
    90th
    $35,900

    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 Northeastern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,150
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,560
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,000
    Bartenders$21,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,470
    Food Preparation Workers$28,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northeastern Pennsylvania is $12.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.58 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania is 11.6% 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 Northeastern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $18,570 per year in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,260.