Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Washington
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Washington earn an average of $42,140 a year. That is $9,450 (29%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at $44,390.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Washington | $42,140 | $20.26 |
| Oregon | $42,600 | $20.48 |
| Idaho | $26,370 | $12.68 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Washington?
The average is $42,140 a year, and the median is $37,270. That is $9,450 (29%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$20.26 an hour on average; the median is $17.92.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA ($44,390), followed by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($43,620). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($31,400).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #3 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.