DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
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
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.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ | $19,074 | 23 | -37.2% |
| 2 | Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP | $19,074 | 6 | -37.2% |
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Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 filingsFor 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| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ACG BBQ, LLC. dba Sonnys BBQ | High School | $19,074 |
| Sunshine Restaurant Merger Sub, LLC dba IHOP | High 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
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.
The 90th percentile salary is $42,600 according to BLS data.
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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