Bartenders Salary in Lafayette, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette, LA

Median annual salary $17,770 -47% vs national
Median hourly $8.54
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 730
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,370
    50th (median)
    $17,770
    75th
    $28,330
    90th
    $45,410

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,910 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 29% Median Bartenders salary is 71% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bartenders

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $80,040
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,300
    Hawaii $68,820
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $65,480
    New York $60,750
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $59,390

    Nearby metros — Bartenders salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-South Portland, ME $51,180
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,780
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,020
    Midland, MI $45,850
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $45,330
    Walla Walla, WA $44,290

    Related occupations in Lafayette, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $22,360
    Waiters and Waitresses $16,470
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,090
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,380
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $19,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Lafayette, LA is $8.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.57 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Lafayette, LA is 47% below the national median of $33,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bartenders in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Bartenders (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in Lafayette, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $15,370.