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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in the United States

DOL-verified data from 107 government filings, with BLS survey comparison.

DOL Median Salary
$19,094
BLS median: $30,380
DOL Median Salary
$19,094
From 107 DOL filings
BLS Median Salary
$30,380
BLS OEWS 2024 survey
Total Employers
67
Companies with DOL filings
Total Employment
427,150
Estimated US workers (BLS)

DOL Filings vs BLS Survey

What Employers File with DOL

$19,094
DOL-Filed Salary Range
$17,285$19,032$19,094$23,317$52,000

This figure comes from 107 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.

What BLS Says the Market Pays

$30,380
BLS Survey Salary Range
$22,010$26,630$30,380$35,840$42,600

This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 427,150 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.

DOL-filed salaries are 37.1% lower than BLS survey data, which may reflect that sponsored positions concentrate in high-cost locations or experience-intensive roles.

Salary Distribution

Top Paying Employers for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop

Ranked by median salary from DOL filings
RankEmployerMedian SalaryFilingsvs Market
1ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ$19,07423-37.2%
2Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP$19,0746-37.2%

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Salary by State

StateMedianvs NationalFilings
Maryland$32,926+2.2%2
Delaware$31,200+10.9%2
Arkansas$28,000+7%1
Nevada$26,021-11.5%1
New York$24,908-32.8%2
Nebraska$24,501-10.3%8
California$23,317-35.1%3
Massachusetts$22,880-34.2%1
Wisconsin$21,216-26.3%1
Florida$19,074-34.5%16
Connecticut$19,032-43.4%1
New Jersey$18,845-45%1

Salary Trend - DOL Data

Education Requirements

From PERM filings

For Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.

Education by Top Employer

Most common minimum education from PERM filings
EmployerMost Common EducationMedian Salary
ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQHigh School$19,074
Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOPHigh School$19,074

Salary by Industry

Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)

The highest-paying industry for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is Accommodation and Food Services at $21,569.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make?

Based on 107 DOL filings, the median salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop is $19,094, ranging from $19,032 to $23,317.

What is the highest salary for a Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?

The 90th percentile salary is $42,600 according to BLS data.

Does this data include all Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries or only visa-sponsored workers?

DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.