Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop pay in Wisconsin
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Wisconsin earn an average of $28,440 a year. That is $4,250 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $32,670.
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Average pay for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $32,690 | $15.72 |
| Wisconsin | $28,440 | $13.67 |
| Illinois | $34,750 | $16.71 |
| Minnesota | $31,620 | $15.20 |
| Michigan | $31,010 | $14.91 |
| Iowa | $30,690 | $14.76 |
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Questions and answers
How much do hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop make in Wisconsin?
The average is $28,440 a year, and the median is $28,060. That is $4,250 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $32,690.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$13.67 an hour on average; the median is $13.49.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($32,670), followed by Madison, WI ($30,420). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Janesville-Beloit, WI ($26,430).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #36 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.