The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ames, IA is $27,560 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,130.
Pay spans roughly $18,500 at the 10th percentile to $43,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.25 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $27,560 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.25 |
| 10th percentile | $18,500 |
| 90th percentile | $43,120 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.