Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $26,320 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $12.66
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $33,120
Employed locally 540
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $24,960
    50th (median)
    $26,320
    75th
    $28,280
    90th
    $33,120

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 42% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 58% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,450
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $30,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $30,270
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $29,210
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $29,120
    Florida $29,110

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $26,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,110
    Food Preparation Workers $32,760
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $35,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Tallahassee, FL is $12.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.67 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee, FL is 13.4% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,960.