Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $23,730 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $11.41
10th percentile $17,600
90th percentile $30,470
Employed locally 190
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,600
    25th
    $21,120
    50th (median)
    $23,730
    75th
    $27,000
    90th
    $30,470

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 43% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 57% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $35,260
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $29,530
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $29,060
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $28,570
    Michigan $28,160
    Sheboygan, WI $28,060

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,920
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,090
    Dishwashers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Valdosta, GA is $11.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $13.91 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta 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 Valdosta, GA is 21.9% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $17,600 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,120.