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How much does a host and hostess make in Fairbanks?

$31,020a year

Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area. That is $14.91 an hour or $2,585 a month.

Hourly
$14.91
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
112 of 381
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,730Median: $31,020Highest 10%: $49,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,730$12.85
25th$29,350$14.11
Median$31,020$14.91
75th$37,250$17.91
90th$49,550$23.82

Other cities in Alaska

Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.

Anchorage, AK$30,140
Host and Hostess salary in Alaska Host and Hostess salary in all states

Related jobs in Fairbanks

Same field, median yearly pay.

Chef and Head Cook$55,130
Cook$49,340
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$45,730
Cook$40,150
Cook$37,010
Food Preparation Worker$34,530
Dishwasher$32,900
Bartender$31,840
Fast Food and Counter Worker$30,170
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$27,740
Salaries for every job in Fairbanks, AK

Frequently asked questions

How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Fairbanks?

The median hourly pay in the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area is $14.91 ($31,020 a year).

Do host and hostesss make more in Fairbanks than the national average?

No: $31,020 against $31,200 nationally, 1% less.

How does Fairbanks compare with the rest of Alaska?

The median in Alaska is $30,210, so Fairbanks pays 3% more.

Where does Fairbanks rank for host and hostess pay?

112 of 381 metro areas with data.

How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Fairbanks?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,550 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.