How much does a host and hostess make in Pennsylvania?
$29,170a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Pennsylvania. That is $14.02 an hour or $2,431 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.02
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 18,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $29,170Highest 10%: $41,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $23,960 | $11.52 | |
| Median | $29,170 | $14.02 | |
| 75th | $34,920 | $16.79 | |
| 90th | $41,380 | $19.89 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $32,220 |
| Allentown, PA | $31,270 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $30,260 |
| York, PA | $29,490 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $28,640 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,130 |
| Lancaster, PA | $28,120 |
| Lebanon, PA | $28,020 |
| State College, PA | $27,920 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,770 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $27,350 |
| Reading, PA | $27,330 |
| Altoona, PA | $26,980 |
| Williamsport, PA | $26,220 |
| Erie, PA | $23,450 |
| Johnstown, PA | $22,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 23. Minnesota | $30,200 |
| 24. Florida | $29,810 |
| 25. Utah | $29,610 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $29,170 |
| 27. Missouri | $29,130 |
| 28. Michigan | $28,950 |
| 29. Montana | $28,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $14.02 ($29,170 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $29,170 against $31,200 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for host and hostess pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays host and hostesss the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $32,220 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.