Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Washington

Ranked #3 of 51 · WA

28.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,140 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,270
Employment 9,530

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $34,650P25 $35,720 Median $37,270P75 $45,040P90 $59,430

About 80% of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shops in Washington earn between $34,650 and $59,430. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Washington
$42,140
U.S. average
$32,690

The mean hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Washington is $42,140, about 28.9% above the U.S. average ($32,690). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Washington

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,430 $43,620 6,010
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,890 $41,680 300
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $36,970 $39,710 170
Longview-Kelso, WA $36,390 $39,150 60
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $36,030 $39,190 330
Bellingham, WA $35,970 $40,020 300
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,860 $39,280 370
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $35,850 $39,930 170

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Washington?

The median hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Washington is $37,270 per year (mean $42,140), and about 80% earn between $34,650 and $59,430.

How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make per hour in Washington?

Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Washington a high-paying state for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?

Washington ranks #3 of 51 states for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop pay. Its mean salary of $42,140 is about 28.9% above the U.S. average of $32,690.

Which metro areas in Washington pay hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Washington for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop are Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($38,430), Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($37,890), Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area ($36,970), by median annual wage.

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