The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Lafayette, LA is $19,970 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $21,060.
Pay spans roughly $15,770 at the 10th percentile to $28,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $9.60 per hour. An estimated 700 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $19,970 |
| Mean (annual) | $21,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $9.60 |
| 10th percentile | $15,770 |
| 90th percentile | $28,590 |
| Employment | 700 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.