How much does a host and hostess make in Portland?
$43,410a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $20.87 an hour or $3,618 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.87
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,180Median: $43,410Highest 10%: $63,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,180 | $15.95 | |
| 25th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $43,410 | $20.87 | |
| 75th | $50,490 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $63,690 | $30.62 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Grants Pass, OR | $40,890 |
| Bend, OR | $40,090 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,120 |
| Salem, OR | $36,780 |
| Albany, OR | $36,320 |
| Medford, OR | $32,800 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
| Cook | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $20.87 ($43,410 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $43,410 against $31,200 nationally, 39% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $40,720, so Portland pays 7% more.
Where does Portland rank for host and hostess pay?
3 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,690 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.