Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary
in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $30,650–$53,360
- vs U.S. median
- +51%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 348
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in the Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $47,010 a year, based on BLS estimates for 420 jobs (May 2025). That is 51% above the U.S. median of $31,200 and in line with the HI statewide median of $47,070. It ranks #2 of 348 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in other HI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $47,110 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $45,240 |
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Questions
What is the average Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $47,010 a year (May 2025). Half of the 420 jobs pay between $30,650 and $53,360. The 10th percentile is $30,370 and the 90th is $62,340.
Is Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
That is 51% above the U.S. median of $31,200 and in line with the HI statewide median of $47,070. It ranks #2 of 348 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make an hour in Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area?
About $22.60 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $47,010 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $14.74–$25.65 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.