Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop (35-9031)
Occupation description: Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
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Employment and Job Openings
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Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
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2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
Alaska | 994 | 1,113 | 12.0 | 118 | 124 | 254 |
United States | 425,600 | 472,700 | 0.0 | 50,200 | 52,700 | 107,600 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with very high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages 
Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
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Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
United States | 11.54 | 8.46 | 9.27 | 11.10 | 12.67 | 15.17 |
Alaska | 12.50 | 10.60 | 10.73 | 11.74 | 13.53 | 15.13 |
Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 12.10 | 10.60 | 10.72 | 11.32 | 13.20 | 14.96 |
Balance of State | 13.33 | 10.60 | 11.19 | 12.30 | 13.94 | 15.67 |