Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $36,180 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $30,140
90th percentile $53,620
Employed locally 860
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,140
    25th
    $31,570
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $48,340
    90th
    $53,620

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $40,150
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $38,100
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $36,720
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $35,810
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $35,790

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $35,150
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,010
    Cooks, Restaurant $46,960
    Food Preparation Workers $36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $49,730
    Bartenders $51,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Portland, ME is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.74 or more per hour.

    Is Portland 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 Portland, ME is 19.1% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $30,140 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,570.