Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in the Industry of Other Amusement and Recreation Industries

The salary statistics and trend of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in the industry of other amusement and recreation industries are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$17,220
25th Percentile Wage
$18,820
50th Percentile Wage
$20,810
75th Percentile Wage
$24,500
90th Percentile Wage
$31,320

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in the industry of other amusement and recreation industries. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop is $31,320. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $20,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop is $17,220.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in the industry of Other Amusement and Recreation Industries from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$20,810
3.12% 7.30%
2016
$20,160
2.58% -
2015
$19,640
1.58% -
2014
$19,330
-0.98% -
2013
$19,520
1.18% -
2012
$19,290
- -

Table 3. Compare Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in twelve industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$24,460
Spectator Sports
$23,480
Gambling Industries
$22,830
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$22,380
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$21,560
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$21,520
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$21,320
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
$21,320
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$20,810
Performing Arts Companies
$20,300
Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
$20,190
Amusement Parks and Arcades
$19,930

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