How much does a host and hostess make in Wausau?
$27,340a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in the Wausau, WI metro area. That is $13.14 an hour or $2,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.14
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 247 of 381
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,780Median: $27,340Highest 10%: $37,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,780 | $9.03 | |
| 25th | $23,570 | $11.33 | |
| Median | $27,340 | $13.14 | |
| 75th | $30,010 | $14.43 | |
| 90th | $37,560 | $18.06 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss.
| Minneapolis, MN | $30,600 |
| Madison, WI | $29,000 |
| Kenosha, WI | $28,840 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $28,010 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $28,010 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $27,970 |
| Appleton, WI | $27,870 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $27,850 |
| Green Bay, WI | $27,620 |
| La Crosse, WI | $27,460 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $27,350 |
| Duluth, MN | $26,900 |
| Racine, WI | $26,810 |
| Janesville, WI | $26,450 |
Related jobs in Wausau
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cook | $38,170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $37,000 |
| Cook | $36,180 |
| Food Server | $33,750 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $31,720 |
| Cook | $29,600 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $29,060 |
| Dishwasher | $27,860 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,830 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $26,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Wausau?
The median hourly pay in the Wausau, WI metro area is $13.14 ($27,340 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Wausau than the national average?
No: $27,340 against $31,200 nationally, 12% less.
How does Wausau compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $28,060, so Wausau pays 3% less.
Where does Wausau rank for host and hostess pay?
247 of 381 metro areas with data.
How much does a host and hostess make starting out in Wausau?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,560 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.