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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$36,640
Median Annual Salary
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+2.0% vs 2024
$39,900
Mean Salary
$36,640
Median Salary
$17.62
Hourly Rate
41,100 people work as Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California earn a median salary of $36,640 per year ($3,053/month).
This is 20.3% above the national average of $30,467.
California ranks #6 out of 51 states for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay.
Approximately 41,100 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.62
Speaking
3.38
Social Perceptiveness
3.25
Service Orientation
3.25
Coordination
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.54
English Language
3.81
Food Production
3.72
Sales and Marketing
3.39
Mathematics
2.98
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(62.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California
Salaries for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California range from $34,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $46,060 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,200 and $42,860.
Median $36,640
P10: $34,360P25: $35,200P75: $42,860P90: $46,060
10th
$34,360
25th
$35,200
Median
$36,640
75th
$42,860
90th
$46,060
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,360
$16.52
$2,863
25th Percentile
$35,200
$16.92
$2,933
Median (50th)
$36,640
$17.62
$3,053
75th Percentile
$42,860
$20.61
$3,571
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$46,060
$22.14
$3,838
Note: The mean (average) salary of $39,900 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#6
California ranks #6 of 51 states
$30,467
National avg. for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in California?
The median annual salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California is $36,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $39,900.
What is the salary range for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California?
Salaries for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California range from $34,360 at the 10th percentile to $46,060 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,200 and $42,860.
What is the starting salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California?
Entry-level Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions in California typically start around $34,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,200 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 41,100 people are employed as Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in California is approximately $17.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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