Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #37 of 51 · NC
14% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,120 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $28,320
Employment 15,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $19,100P25 $22,530 Median $28,320P75 $32,600P90 $36,460
About 80% of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops in North Carolina earn between $19,100 and $36,460. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in North Carolina is $28,120, about 14% below the U.S. average ($32,690). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | $30,090 | $29,910 | 600 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $29,550 | $29,940 | 4,470 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $29,440 | $28,590 | 730 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $29,150 | $28,800 | 2,460 |
| Wilmington, NC | $28,250 | $28,740 | 1,070 |
| Greenville, NC | $27,630 | $27,440 | 300 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $27,480 | $27,240 | 210 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $27,460 | $27,180 | 980 |
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