Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $26,710 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.84
10th percentile $16,640
90th percentile $36,490
Employed locally 3,910
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,640
    25th
    $21,060
    50th (median)
    $26,710
    75th
    $29,600
    90th
    $36,490

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 36% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $27,440
    Midland, TX $26,820
    Odessa, TX $26,760
    Waco, TX $25,760

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,570
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,120
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,390
    Food Preparation Workers $29,570
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in San Antonio, TX is $12.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio 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 San Antonio, TX is 12.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $16,640 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,060.