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

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

Median annual salary $27,060 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.01
10th percentile $20,800
90th percentile $36,920
Employed locally 260
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,800
    25th
    $23,800
    50th (median)
    $27,060
    75th
    $30,410
    90th
    $36,920

    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 Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,080
    Bartenders$22,940
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,030
    Cooks, Restaurant$34,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,870
    Food Preparation Workers$30,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Northeastern Wisconsin is $13.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 10.9% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $20,800 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,800.