Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$34,050

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.37

per hour

Employment

9,420

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+9.1%

National: $31,200

📊 Compared to the national median of $31,200, New Jersey pays 9.1% MORE for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions.

Purchasing Power

$31,296

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

63%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$32,220

Median

$34,050

75th

$36,490

90th

$43,160

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).