How much does a host and hostess make in New Jersey?
$34,050a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in New Jersey. That is $16.37 an hour or $2,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.37
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,050Highest 10%: $43,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| Median | $34,050 | $16.37 | |
| 75th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 90th | $43,160 | $20.75 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $36,500 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,830 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,000 |
| Vineland, NJ | $32,910 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $31,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 10. Maryland | $34,860 |
| 11. Arizona | $34,740 |
| 12. Connecticut | $34,210 |
| 13. New Jersey | $34,050 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $33,920 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $31,400 |
| 16. Delaware | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $16.37 ($34,050 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $34,050 against $31,200 nationally, 9% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for host and hostess pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays host and hostesss the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $36,500 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.