How much does a host and hostess make in Dallas?
$28,890a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $13.89 an hour or $2,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.89
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 10,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,350Median: $28,890Highest 10%: $39,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,350 | $8.82 | |
| 25th | $22,980 | $11.05 | |
| Median | $28,890 | $13.89 | |
| 75th | $32,330 | $15.54 | |
| 90th | $39,020 | $18.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Austin, TX | $29,130 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,730 |
| Cook | $37,370 |
| Cook | $36,490 |
| Cook | $35,500 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $32,320 |
| Dishwasher | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $31,160 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,740 |
| Cook | $30,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $13.89 ($28,890 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $28,890 against $31,200 nationally, 7% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $27,080, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for host and hostess pay?
156 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,020 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.