How much does a host and hostess make in Bangor?
$32,500a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Bangor, ME metro area. That is $15.63 an hour or $2,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.63
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 89 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,790Median: $32,500Highest 10%: $47,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,790 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,500 | $15.63 | |
| 75th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 90th | $47,190 | $22.69 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Portland, ME | $37,100 |
Related jobs in Bangor
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $54,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,130 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $45,610 |
| Bartender | $43,880 |
| Cook | $42,700 |
| Cook | $40,760 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $37,670 |
| Cook | $35,400 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $34,970 |
| Cook | $34,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Bangor?
The median hourly pay in the Bangor, ME metro area is $15.63 ($32,500 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Bangor than the national average?
Yes: $32,500 against $31,200 nationally, 4% more.
How does Bangor compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $36,800, so Bangor pays 12% less.
Where does Bangor rank for host and hostess pay?
89 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Bangor?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,190 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.