Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Massachusetts
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Massachusetts earn an average of $35,420 a year. That is $2,730 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Barnstable Town, MA at $36,190.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Massachusetts | $35,420 | $17.03 |
| New York | $40,100 | $19.28 |
| Connecticut | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| Vermont | $35,670 | $17.15 |
| Rhode Island | $34,330 | $16.51 |
| New Hampshire | $32,900 | $15.82 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Massachusetts?
The average is $35,420 a year, and the median is $34,960. That is $2,730 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$17.03 an hour on average; the median is $16.81.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Barnstable Town, MA ($36,190), followed by Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($35,600). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Springfield, MA ($33,940).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.