Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $25,950 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.47
10th percentile $22,180
90th percentile $33,430
Employed locally 510
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,180
    25th
    $23,390
    50th (median)
    $25,950
    75th
    $27,820
    90th
    $33,430

    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 Southern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,180
    Waiters and Waitresses $35,390
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,110
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,390
    Bartenders $25,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southern Ohio is $12.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio is 14.6% 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 Southern Ohio?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $22,180 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,390.