Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Wisconsin
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $28,165 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.3% vs the national median of $30,380. An estimated 5,380 hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $26,620 to $29,680 depending on location.
$28,165
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$29,680
Highest paying metro
$26,620
Lowest paying metro
5,380
Employed in Wisconsin
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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $29,680 | $26,600 | $34,560 | 1,530 |
| Madison, WI | $29,630 | $26,970 | $35,840 | 870 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $29,000 | $23,900 | $33,900 | 180 |
| Kenosha, WI | $28,950 | $26,650 | $35,330 | 180 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $28,820 | $23,520 | $34,060 | 260 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $28,490 | $23,420 | $33,130 | 210 |
| South Central Wisconsin | $28,450 | $23,430 | $31,790 | 440 |
| Wausau, WI | $28,380 | $23,420 | $29,490 | 130 |
| Green Bay, WI | $28,300 | $23,680 | $30,070 | 400 |
| Appleton, WI | $28,240 | $23,440 | $30,040 | 250 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $28,060 | $22,530 | $34,510 | 90 |
| Western Wisconsin | $27,680 | $23,080 | $28,590 | 150 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $27,620 | $23,200 | $29,490 | 80 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $27,060 | $23,800 | $30,410 | 260 |
| Janesville, WI | $26,930 | $24,020 | $29,370 | 170 |
| Racine, WI | $26,890 | $22,380 | $29,580 | 120 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $26,620 | $21,940 | $31,350 | 60 |