The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Knoxville, TN is $28,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,290.
Pay spans roughly $19,180 at the 10th percentile to $37,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.50 per hour. An estimated 1,540 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Knoxville, TN.
| Median (annual) | $28,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,290 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.50 |
| 10th percentile | $19,180 |
| 90th percentile | $37,900 |
| Employment | 1,540 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.