Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $27,680 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $23,400
90th percentile $34,590
Employed locally 820
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,400
    25th
    $23,770
    50th (median)
    $27,680
    75th
    $32,120
    90th
    $34,590

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 33% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 67% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,810
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,340
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,530
    Carson City, NV $29,010
    Jacksonville, FL $28,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $23,880

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$31,300
    Waiters and Waitresses$24,150
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,080
    Bartenders$24,330
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Reno, NV is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

    Is Reno 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 Reno, NV is 8.9% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $23,400 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,770.