How much does a host and hostess make in Salem?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,290Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $58,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 90th | $58,660 | $28.20 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Portland, OR | $43,410 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $40,890 |
| Bend, OR | $40,090 |
| Eugene, OR | $38,120 |
| Albany, OR | $36,320 |
| Medford, OR | $32,800 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Bartender | $38,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,250 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 |
| Cook | $34,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $36,780 against $31,200 nationally, 18% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $40,720, so Salem pays 10% less.
Where does Salem rank for host and hostess pay?
17 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,660 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.