How much does a host and hostess make in Washington?
$37,270a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Washington. That is $17.92 an hour or $3,106 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.92
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $37,270Highest 10%: $59,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| 75th | $45,040 | $21.65 | |
| 90th | $59,430 | $28.57 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $43,410 |
| Seattle, WA | $38,430 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,890 |
| Longview, WA | $36,390 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,030 |
| Bellingham, WA | $35,970 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $35,850 |
| Kennewick, WA | $35,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $35,730 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,680 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $35,510 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 1. Hawaii | $47,070 |
| 2. Oregon | $40,720 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $37,570 |
| 4. Washington | $37,270 |
| 5. Maine | $36,800 |
| 6. California | $36,640 |
| 7. New York | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $17.92 ($37,270 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $37,270 against $31,200 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for host and hostess pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays host and hostesss the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $43,410 a year.
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.