The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in District of Columbia is $36,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,360.
Pay spans roughly $35,980 at the 10th percentile to $55,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.76 per hour. An estimated 2,320 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $36,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,360 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.76 |
| 10th percentile | $35,980 |
| 90th percentile | $55,970 |
| Employment | 2,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.