Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$27,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $31,200
State Rank
#42 of 51
35,550 employed here

How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in Texas?

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop working in Texas earn a median salary of $27,080 per year, or about $13.02 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $31,200 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $17,270 while the top 10% make $36,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $22,310 and $30,010 a year.

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$17,270$8.30
25th percentile (early career)$22,310$10.73
50th percentile (median)$27,080$13.02
75th percentile (experienced)$30,010$14.43
90th percentile (top earners)$36,870$17.73

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Hawaii$47,070
2Oregon$40,720
3District of Columbia$37,570
4Washington$37,270
5Maine$36,800

Working as Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Texas

Nationally, about 433,000 people work as Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($27,080) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in Texas?
The median Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary in Texas is $27,080 per year, or about $13.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $17,270 at the entry level to $36,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop about 13% less than the national median of $31,200. Texas ranks 42nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $27,080 a year. About 35,550 Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.