How much does a host and hostess make in Austin?
$29,130a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $14.00 an hour or $2,428 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,330Median: $29,130Highest 10%: $36,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,330 | $8.81 | |
| 25th | $23,590 | $11.34 | |
| Median | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 75th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| 90th | $36,180 | $17.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Dallas, TX | $28,890 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,640 |
| Midland, TX | $27,600 |
| Waco, TX | $27,070 |
| Odessa, TX | $27,040 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,000 |
| Houston, TX | $26,730 |
| Killeen, TX | $26,430 |
| College Station, TX | $25,940 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $25,580 |
| San Angelo, TX | $25,470 |
| Lubbock, TX | $25,290 |
| Longview, TX | $25,010 |
| Tyler, TX | $24,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $24,620 |
| Victoria, TX | $24,520 |
| Texarkana, TX | $23,570 |
| Beaumont, TX | $23,550 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $23,510 |
| Abilene, TX | $23,450 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,300 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,920 |
| Laredo, TX | $22,530 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,510 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $40,650 |
| Cook | $38,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $37,980 |
| Cook | $36,810 |
| Cook | $36,670 |
| Dishwasher | $35,360 |
| Cook | $35,070 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,880 |
| Food Server | $32,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $14.00 ($29,130 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $29,130 against $31,200 nationally, 7% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $27,080, so Austin pays 8% more.
Where does Austin rank for host and hostess pay?
151 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,180 or more.
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.