Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $22,470 -26% vs national
Median hourly $10.81
10th percentile $18,030
90th percentile $28,610
Employed locally 280
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,030
    25th
    $21,480
    50th (median)
    $22,470
    75th
    $27,400
    90th
    $28,610

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 37% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 63% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,000
    Glens Falls, NY $37,030
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $36,810
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $36,640
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $36,630
    Vallejo, CA $35,950

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,850
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,740
    Cooks, Fast Food$26,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$35,600
    Cooks, Restaurant$30,340
    Food Preparation Workers$28,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Tuscaloosa, AL is $10.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.83 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa 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 Tuscaloosa, AL is 26% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $18,030 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,480.