Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $36,280 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.44
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $50,140
Employed locally 990
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,300
    50th (median)
    $36,280
    75th
    $41,340
    90th
    $50,140

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 49% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 51% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $38,280
    Kingston, NY $37,740
    Ithaca, NY $37,200
    Glens Falls, NY $37,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,780

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $33,130
    Waiters and Waitresses $45,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $42,540
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,920
    Food Preparation Workers $34,260
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $33,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Rochester, NY is $17.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.46 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester 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 Rochester, NY is 19.4% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,300.