The median annual wage for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in South Carolina is $26,520 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,280.
Pay spans roughly $17,920 at the 10th percentile to $35,180 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.75 per hour. An estimated 9,000 people work as hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $26,520 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.75 |
| 10th percentile | $17,920 |
| 90th percentile | $35,180 |
| Employment | 9,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.