Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Tennessee earn a median salary of $26,141 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -14% vs the national median of $30,380. An estimated 11,480 hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $22,040 to $29,320 depending on location.
$26,141
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$29,320
Highest paying metro
$22,040
Lowest paying metro
11,480
Employed in Tennessee
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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
inHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $29,320 | $24,130 | $35,760 | 4,030 |
| Jackson, TN | $29,150 | $22,590 | $32,670 | 290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $28,070 | $22,750 | $30,550 | 1,540 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $27,520 | $22,560 | $30,320 | 1,610 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,490 | $22,240 | $29,150 | 990 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,470 | $22,470 | $30,100 | 380 |
| East Tennessee | $27,390 | $21,900 | $29,260 | 1,010 |
| North Central Tennessee | $27,050 | $21,880 | $29,560 | 320 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $26,320 | $23,240 | $29,490 | 320 |
| Morristown, TN | $25,430 | $21,640 | $28,580 | 130 |
| Cleveland, TN | $23,750 | $21,270 | $28,940 | 150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $22,620 | $21,250 | $28,380 | 270 |
| South Central Tennessee | $22,360 | $20,370 | $28,490 | 230 |
| West Tennessee | $22,040 | $18,520 | $28,000 | 210 |