Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,120 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.64
10th percentile $17,430
90th percentile $29,110
Employed locally 90
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,430
    25th
    $20,300
    50th (median)
    $22,120
    75th
    $26,330
    90th
    $29,110

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,530
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$31,430
    Waiters and Waitresses$20,800
    Food Preparation Workers$21,060
    Cooks, Restaurant$27,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southeast Alabama is $10.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.89 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Alabama 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 Southeast Alabama is 27.2% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $17,430 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,300.