Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Western Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,680 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.31
10th percentile $18,460
90th percentile $36,500
Employed locally 150
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,460
    25th
    $23,080
    50th (median)
    $27,680
    75th
    $28,590
    90th
    $36,500

    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

    Related occupations in Western Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,770
    Bartenders $22,160
    Waiters and Waitresses $27,510
    Cooks, Restaurant $34,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $37,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Western Wisconsin is $13.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Western Wisconsin 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 Western Wisconsin is 8.9% 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 Western Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $18,460 per year in Western Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,080.