Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Tennessee
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Tennessee earn an average of $27,690 a year. That is $5,000 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $29,700.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Average pay by state
Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Tennessee | $27,690 | $13.31 |
| Virginia | $33,240 | $15.98 |
| Missouri | $32,440 | $15.59 |
| North Carolina | $28,120 | $13.52 |
| Arkansas | $27,560 | $13.25 |
| 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 Tennessee?
The average is $27,690 a year, and the median is $27,490. That is $5,000 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$13.31 an hour on average; the median is $13.22.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($29,700), followed by Clarksville, TN-KY ($29,340). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Johnson City, TN ($24,850).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.