Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $30,960 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.89
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $39,910
Employed locally 1,180
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $30,960
    75th
    $35,460
    90th
    $39,910

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 46% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 54% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,370
    Flagstaff, AZ $34,450
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,110
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,880
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $31,120
    Yuma, AZ $30,170

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$30,890
    Waiters and Waitresses$35,420
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$38,280
    Food Preparation Workers$34,430
    Bartenders$36,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Tucson, AZ is $14.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.02 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson 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 Tucson, AZ is 1.9% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.