How much does a host and hostess make in Tucson?
$33,560a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $16.13 an hour or $2,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.13
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,580Median: $33,560Highest 10%: $43,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,580 | $14.70 | |
| 25th | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| Median | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| 75th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 90th | $43,720 | $21.02 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $35,340 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $35,080 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $34,720 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,350 |
| Yuma, AZ | $30,970 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $30,800 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $49,990 |
| Cook | $38,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $38,200 |
| Cook | $37,620 |
| Cook | $37,500 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,490 |
| Bartender | $36,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $36,090 |
| Cook | $36,080 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $16.13 ($33,560 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $33,560 against $31,200 nationally, 8% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $34,740, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for host and hostess pay?
83 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,720 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.