Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #39 of 51 · TN
15.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $27,690 ≈ $13/hr
Median annual salary $27,490
Employment 11,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $20,180P25 $22,310 Median $27,490P75 $30,180P90 $35,770
About 80% of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops in Tennessee earn between $20,180 and $35,770. 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 Tennessee is $27,690, about 15.3% below the U.S. average ($32,690). That works out to roughly $13/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | $29,300 | $28,720 | 280 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $28,800 | $29,700 | 4,110 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $27,750 | $26,930 | 1,060 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $27,610 | $26,960 | 1,670 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $27,590 | $29,340 | 400 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $27,250 | $27,090 | 310 |
| Knoxville, TN | $27,250 | $26,200 | 1,600 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $26,470 | $26,060 | 1,100 |
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