How much does a host and hostess make in Providence?
$31,400a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $15.10 an hour or $2,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 94 of 381
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $31,400Highest 10%: $44,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $31,400 | $15.10 | |
| 75th | $35,410 | $17.02 | |
| 90th | $44,250 | $21.27 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $79,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,640 |
| Cook | $46,350 |
| Cook | $44,050 |
| Cook | $37,460 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $35,750 |
| Bartender | $35,680 |
| Cook | $35,260 |
| Food Server | $34,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $15.10 ($31,400 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $31,400 against $31,200 nationally, 1% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $31,400, so Providence pays 0% more.
Where does Providence rank for host and hostess pay?
94 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,250 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.