Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Ohio

$13,407 $43,509
10th pct Median: $25,296 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$13,407
25th Percentile$18,213
50th (Median)$25,296
75th Percentile$34,908
90th (Top Earners)$43,509
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Ohio median salary of $25,296 for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop has the purchasing power of approximately $27,436 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Ohio's lower cost of living (COL index: 92.2) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop make in Ohio?
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ohio earn a median annual salary of $25,296 per year ($12.16/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $27,200.
Is Ohio a good state for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop?
Ohio pays slightly below the national average for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop. Cost of living in Ohio is lower average (COL index: 92.2).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ohio?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 92.2 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $25,296 salary in Ohio has the purchasing power of approximately $27,436 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Ohio increase real purchasing power.
How does Ohio compare to neighboring states for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Ohio

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $308,946
2 Radiologists $288,226
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $284,785
4 Neurologists $274,908
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $252,848
6 Psychiatrists $232,312
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $226,306
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $222,456
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ohio

Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the food service sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: No formal credential

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