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Job outlook for host/hostesses in the United States
Host/hostess job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected host/hostess job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 372,900 new jobs for host/hostesses are projected over the next decade.
Host/hostess salaries have increased 20% for host/hostesses in the last 5 years.
There are over 326,285 host/hostesses currently employed in the United States.
There are 57,852 active host/hostess job openings in the US.
The average host/hostess salary is $26,207.
Are host/hostess jobs in demand?
Yes, host/hostess jobs are in demand. Host/hostess demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Host/hostess job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of host/hostess jobs and the average host/hostess salary over time.
Host/hostess jobs over time
Host/hostess job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 326,285 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 319,164 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 418,602 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 413,123 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 410,269 | 0.12% |
Average host/hostess salary over time
Host/hostess salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,207 | $12.60 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $25,340 | $12.18 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $24,319 | $11.69 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $22,969 | $11.04 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | $21,927 | $10.54 | +4.2% |
Host/hostess jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of host/hostess job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where host/hostesses earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for host/hostesses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 149 | 3% |
| 2 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 483 | 2% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 172 | 2% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 128 | 2% |
| 5 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 71 | 2% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 20 | 2% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 500 | 1% |
| 8 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 340 | 1% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 163 | 1% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 137 | 1% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 90 | 1% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 59 | 1% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 59 | 1% |
| 14 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 56 | 1% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 53 | 1% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 44 | 1% |
| 17 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 42 | 1% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 25 | 1% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 22 | 1% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 12 | 1% |
Most common cities for host/hostesses
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novi | 5 | 8% | $24,065 |
| 2 | Westland | 6 | 7% | $24,051 |
| 3 | Orlando | 14 | 5% | $23,742 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 14 | 3% | $23,749 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 12 | 3% | $23,875 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | 4 | 3% | $24,034 |
| 7 | Miami | 11 | 2% | $23,789 |
| 8 | Scottsdale | 5 | 2% | $25,939 |
| 9 | Boston | 10 | 1% | $24,825 |
| 10 | San Francisco | 8 | 1% | $26,896 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 7 | 1% | $23,993 |
| 12 | Washington | 6 | 1% | $23,930 |
| 13 | Denver | 5 | 1% | $24,079 |
| 14 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $23,778 |
| 15 | Chicago | 13 | 0% | $23,927 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 11 | 0% | $26,809 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 7 | 0% | $25,994 |
| 18 | San Diego | 6 | 0% | $26,741 |