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

$13,984 $45,380
10th pct Median: $26,384 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$13,984
25th Percentile$18,996
50th (Median)$26,384
75th Percentile$36,410
90th (Top Earners)$45,380
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $26,384 for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop has the purchasing power of approximately $27,979 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-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 Texas?
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Texas earn a median annual salary of $26,384 per year ($12.68/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $27,200.
Is Texas a good state for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $26,384 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $27,979 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas 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 Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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

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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