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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 4,720 employed

Annual Mean
$39,060
$18.78/hr
Annual Median
$36,140
$17.38/hr
Bottom 10%
$35,000
$16.83/hr
Top 10%
$45,160
$21.71/hr
Location vs National Average
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$39,060
Difference
+19.5% vs US avg
US National
$32,690

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$35,000
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$35,360
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$36,140
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$39,220
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$45,160

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$35K

25th

$35K

Median

$36K

75th

$39K

90th

$45K

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA has a moderate number of Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop positions (approximately 4,720), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries range from $35,000 at the 10th percentile to $45,160 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $10,160 (28% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.