Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $34,630 +14% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $48,040
Employed locally 540
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $33,790
    50th (median)
    $34,630
    75th
    $36,790
    90th
    $48,040

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 37% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 63% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $38,160
    Ithaca, NY $37,200
    Napa, CA $37,180
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,630

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$36,900
    Waiters and Waitresses$34,540
    Cooks, Restaurant$42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,870
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,350
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in San Luis Obispo, CA is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 Luis Obispo, CA is 14% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,790.