How much does a host and hostess make in Utica?
$33,590a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area. That is $16.15 an hour or $2,799 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.15
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $33,590Highest 10%: $44,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| Median | $33,590 | $16.15 | |
| 75th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 90th | $44,620 | $21.45 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| New York, NY | $36,500 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,740 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,980 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,730 |
| Ithaca, NY | $34,690 |
| Albany, NY | $34,560 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,090 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,860 |
| Rochester, NY | $33,750 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,560 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,830 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,690 |
Related jobs in Utica
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $61,090 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $45,950 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,960 |
| Cook | $41,660 |
| Bartender | $38,860 |
| Cook | $38,150 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $34,730 |
| Cook | $34,690 |
| Dishwasher | $34,530 |
| Food Server | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Utica?
The median hourly pay in the Utica-Rome, NY metro area is $16.15 ($33,590 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Utica than the national average?
Yes: $33,590 against $31,200 nationally, 8% more.
How does Utica compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $36,490, so Utica pays 8% less.
Where does Utica rank for host and hostess pay?
81 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Utica?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,620 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.