How much does a host and hostess make in Miami?
$32,280a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area. That is $15.52 an hour or $2,690 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.52
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 10,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,080Median: $32,280Highest 10%: $45,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,080 | $13.50 | |
| 25th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| Median | $32,280 | $15.52 | |
| 75th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $45,740 | $21.99 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Naples, FL | $33,960 |
| North Port, FL | $30,010 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $29,940 |
| Crestview, FL | $29,890 |
| Tampa, FL | $29,880 |
| Orlando, FL | $29,640 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $29,440 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $29,390 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $29,320 |
| Sebastian, FL | $29,180 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $29,170 |
| Gainesville, FL | $28,970 |
| Pensacola, FL | $28,780 |
| Wildwood, FL | $28,690 |
| Panama City, FL | $28,680 |
| Ocala, FL | $28,650 |
| Deltona, FL | $28,540 |
| Lakeland, FL | $28,500 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $28,250 |
| Sebring, FL | $28,100 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $28,040 |
Related jobs in Miami
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $57,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,500 |
| Cook | $42,890 |
| Cook | $36,920 |
| Cook | $36,480 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,090 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,070 |
| Food Server | $34,950 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,710 |
| Bartender | $34,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Miami?
The median hourly pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area is $15.52 ($32,280 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Miami than the national average?
Yes: $32,280 against $31,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Miami compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $29,810, so Miami pays 8% more.
Where does Miami rank for host and hostess pay?
90 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,740 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.