Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,970 -24.4% vs national
Median hourly $11.04
10th percentile $16,270
90th percentile $35,040
Employed locally 350
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,270
    25th
    $18,480
    50th (median)
    $22,970
    75th
    $27,830
    90th
    $35,040

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,660
    Waiters and Waitresses$27,550
    Cooks, Restaurant$31,200
    Bartenders$20,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$37,200
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$31,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $11.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.79 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania is 24.4% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $16,270 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,480.