Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in South Carolina
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in South Carolina earn an average of $26,870 a year. That is $5,820 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC at $29,940.
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South Carolina vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| South Carolina | $26,870 | $12.92 |
| North Carolina | $28,120 | $13.52 |
| Georgia | $27,170 | $13.06 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in South Carolina?
The average is $26,870 a year, and the median is $27,000. That is $5,820 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in South Carolina?
$12.92 an hour on average; the median is $12.98.
Where in South Carolina do they earn the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC ($29,940), followed by Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($29,690). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Florence, SC ($24,330).
How does South Carolina rank?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.