The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in New Jersey is $34,270 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,860.
Pay spans roughly $31,470 at the 10th percentile to $42,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.48 per hour. An estimated 7,940 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in New Jersey.
| Median (annual) | $34,270 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.48 |
| 10th percentile | $31,470 |
| 90th percentile | $42,940 |
| Employment | 7,940 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.