Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $26,360 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.68
10th percentile $16,630
90th percentile $36,530
Employed locally 1,000
National median $30,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,630
    25th
    $20,830
    50th (median)
    $26,360
    75th
    $29,780
    90th
    $36,530

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary vs area income 38% Median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary is 62% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $34,430
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $34,300
    Jackson, TN $29,150
    Jacksonville, FL $28,190
    Kansas City, MO-KS $28,080
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $27,890

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,090
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,800
    Cooks, Restaurant $31,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,400
    Bartenders $29,000
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $30,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Wichita, KS is $12.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.38 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita 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, KS is 13.2% 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?

    Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (10th percentile) earn around $16,630 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,830.