How much does a host and hostess make in New York?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in New York. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,910Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $53,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,910 | $15.82 | |
| 25th | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $43,190 | $20.76 | |
| 90th | $53,060 | $25.51 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $36,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,980 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,730 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,690 |
| Albany, NY | $34,560 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,750 |
| Utica, NY | $33,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,560 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,830 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 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 |
| 10. Maryland | $34,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $36,490 against $31,200 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for host and hostess pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York 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.