Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Michigan

As of May 2025, the median annual wage for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop in Michigan was $28,950 -7.2% vs national

Michigan vs United States

MichiganUnited States
Median annual$28,950$31,200
Median hourly$13.92$15.00
Employment12,620432,690
Location quotient1.031.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Michigan) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025

What the data says

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $25,960, median pay is $28,950, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $37,270.

The median wage in Michigan is 7.2% below the national median — a difference of about $2,250 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop salary in Michigan?

The median annual wage in Michigan is $28,950 ($13.92 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.

How does Michigan compare to the national average for hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop?

The Michigan median of $28,950 is 7.2% lower than the U.S. median of $31,200.

How many hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop work in Michigan?

Approximately 12,620 are employed in Michigan, per BLS OES.