Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $27,650 -9% vs national
Median hourly $13.29
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $35,890
Employed locally 450
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $25,710
    50th (median)
    $27,650
    75th
    $30,560
    90th
    $35,890

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 41% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 59% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,450
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $30,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $30,270
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $29,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $29,120
    Florida $29,110

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,040
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,360
    Bartenders $28,880
    Food Preparation Workers $34,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Panama City, FL is $13.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.90 or more per hour.

    Is Panama City 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 Panama City, FL is 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,710.