How much does a host and hostess make in California?
$36,640a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in California. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 41,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,360Median: $36,640Highest 10%: $46,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,360 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $35,200 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 90th | $46,060 | $22.14 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $42,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $39,810 |
| Napa, CA | $38,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $37,720 |
| Vallejo, CA | $37,520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $36,920 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,380 |
| San Diego, CA | $36,140 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $36,050 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $35,620 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $35,380 |
| Oxnard, CA | $35,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,330 |
| Chico, CA | $35,170 |
| Stockton, CA | $35,070 |
| Redding, CA | $35,050 |
| Modesto, CA | $35,030 |
| Yuba City, CA | $34,880 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,830 |
| Merced, CA | $34,690 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $34,660 |
| Visalia, CA | $34,510 |
| El Centro, CA | $34,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
| Hanford, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 3. District of Columbia | $37,570 |
| 4. Washington | $37,270 |
| 5. Maine | $36,800 |
| 6. California | $36,640 |
| 7. New York | $36,490 |
| 8. Colorado | $36,340 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $34,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $17.62 ($36,640 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $36,640 against $31,200 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for host and hostess pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays host and hostesss the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $42,400 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.