Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Savannah, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Savannah, GA

Median annual salary $26,920 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.94
10th percentile $18,670
90th percentile $33,490
Employed locally 980
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,670
    25th
    $22,920
    50th (median)
    $26,920
    75th
    $29,440
    90th
    $33,490

    Savannah economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,632 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,260
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,530
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $29,060
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $28,570
    Michigan $28,160
    Sheboygan, WI $28,060

    Related occupations in Savannah, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,810
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,750
    Cooks, Restaurant$35,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,810
    Food Preparation Workers$32,550
    Bartenders$21,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Savannah, GA is $12.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.51 or more per hour.

    Is Savannah 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 Savannah, GA is 11.4% 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 Savannah?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $18,670 per year in Savannah, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,920.