Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses
Welcome and seat restaurant customers.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well below the statewide median $14.76 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 25.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less
is typically required.
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On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Dining Room Supervisor Greeter Hospitality Coordinator See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses *
U S |
$11.37 | $13.93 | $15.73 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$13.37 | $14.76 | $16.08 |
Central Minnesota |
$13.31 | $14.66 | $16.06 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$12.17 | $13.6 | $14.47 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$12.17 | $13.18 | $14.52 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$12.15 | $14.18 | $15.04 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$12.17 | $13.58 | $14.5 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$14.1 | $14.95 | $16.72 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 6800 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Restaurant Hosts and Hostesses most often work?
- Food Services and Drinking Places
- Accommodation
- Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
- Food and Beverage Stores
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.