Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $22,740 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $10.93
10th percentile $16,500
90th percentile $35,710
Employed locally 150
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,500
    25th
    $21,430
    50th (median)
    $22,740
    75th
    $28,910
    90th
    $35,710

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 36% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 64% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $28,230
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $27,670
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $27,440
    Midland, TX $26,820
    Odessa, TX $26,760
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $26,710

    Related occupations in Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,960
    Waiters and Waitresses $23,600
    Food Preparation Workers $26,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,000
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,620
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $28,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Wichita Falls, TX is $10.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.80 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls 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 Wichita Falls, TX is 25.1% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $16,500 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,430.