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Job outlook for hostesses in the United States
Hostess job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hostess job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 372,900 new jobs for hostesses are projected over the next decade.
Hostess salaries have increased 20% for hostesses in the last 5 years.
There are over 1,491,553 hostesses currently employed in the United States.
There are 82,629 active hostess job openings in the US.
The average hostess salary is $26,298.
Are hostess jobs in demand?
Yes, hostess jobs are in demand. Hostess demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Hostess job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hostess jobs and the average hostess salary over time.
Hostess jobs over time
Hostess job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,491,553 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,573,343 | 0.47% |
| 2019 | 2,080,148 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,076,547 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 2,074,448 | 0.63% |
Average hostess salary over time
Hostess salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,298 | $12.64 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $25,428 | $12.23 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $24,404 | $11.73 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $23,049 | $11.08 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $22,003 | $10.58 | +4.2% |
Hostess jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hostess job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hostesses earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hostesses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,052 | 19% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 240 | 18% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,117 | 17% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 174 | 17% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 99 | 17% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,156 | 16% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,102 | 16% |
| 8 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 779 | 16% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 726 | 16% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,725 | 15% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 897 | 15% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 888 | 15% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 443 | 15% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 146 | 15% |
| 15 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,853 | 14% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,408 | 14% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,199 | 14% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 400 | 14% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,692 | 13% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,259 | 13% |
Most common cities for hostesses
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carbondale | 1 | 4% | $24,048 |
| 2 | Middletown | 1 | 4% | $26,683 |
| 3 | Bossier City | 2 | 3% | $24,036 |
| 4 | Nashua | 2 | 2% | $27,466 |
| 5 | Ames | 1 | 2% | $24,204 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 3 | 1% | $23,962 |
| 7 | Evanston | 1 | 1% | $24,522 |
| 8 | Indio | 1 | 1% | $25,996 |
| 9 | Loveland | 1 | 1% | $24,187 |
| 10 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $26,206 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $25,049 |
| 12 | El Paso | 1 | 0% | $24,786 |