Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Massachusetts

$17,588 $57,076
10th pct Median: $33,184 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$17,588
25th Percentile$23,892
50th (Median)$33,184
75th Percentile$45,794
90th (Top Earners)$57,076
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Massachusetts median salary of $33,184 for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop has the purchasing power of approximately $23,336 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Massachusetts's higher cost of living (COL index: 142.2) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in Massachusetts?
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts earn a median annual salary of $33,184 per year ($15.95/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is above the national median of $27,200.
Is Massachusetts a good state for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
Massachusetts pays above the national average for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop, making it a competitive market for this occupation. Cost of living in Massachusetts is higher average (COL index: 142.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 142.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $33,184 salary in Massachusetts has the purchasing power of approximately $23,336 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Massachusetts reduce real purchasing power.
How does Massachusetts compare to neighboring states for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Massachusetts

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $378,102
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $373,588
3 Neurologists $360,632
4 Surgeons, All Other $359,314
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $331,694
6 Psychiatrists $304,754
7 Physicians, Pathologists $297,582
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $296,875
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the food service sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: No formal credential

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