How much does a host and hostess make in Alabama?
$26,130a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Alabama. That is $12.56 an hour or $2,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.56
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,230Median: $26,130Highest 10%: $34,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,230 | $10.21 | |
| 25th | $22,390 | $10.76 | |
| Median | $26,130 | $12.56 | |
| 75th | $28,470 | $13.69 | |
| 90th | $34,400 | $16.54 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $28,160 |
| Daphne, AL | $26,870 |
| Montgomery, AL | $26,740 |
| Decatur, AL | $26,630 |
| Birmingham, AL | $26,440 |
| Mobile, AL | $25,070 |
| Columbus, GA | $24,890 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $24,640 |
| Dothan, AL | $23,570 |
| Auburn, AL | $23,520 |
| Florence, AL | $23,390 |
| Gadsden, AL | $22,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 43. South Carolina | $27,000 |
| 44. Indiana | $26,920 |
| 45. Arkansas | $26,760 |
| 46. Alabama | $26,130 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $24,740 |
| 48. West Virginia | $24,420 |
| 49. Wyoming | $22,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $12.56 ($26,130 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $26,130 against $31,200 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Alabama rank for host and hostess pay?
Alabama ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays host and hostesss the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $28,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.