Bartenders Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Bartenders in Louisiana earn a median salary of $17,985 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -46.4% vs the national median of $33,530. An estimated 8,920 bartenders are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $15,600 to $21,220 depending on location.
$17,985
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$21,220
Highest paying metro
$15,600
Lowest paying metro
8,920
Employed in Louisiana
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inBartenders salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $21,220 | $17,230 | $30,210 | 3,520 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $19,620 | $19,620 | $32,640 | 750 |
| Central Louisiana | $19,380 | $15,600 | $23,540 | 170 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $19,020 | $16,510 | $24,270 | 1,530 |
| Slidell, LA | $18,450 | $15,080 | $29,810 | 450 |
| Houma, LA | $17,900 | $15,410 | $28,190 | 300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $17,770 | $15,370 | $28,330 | 730 |
| Monroe, LA | $17,650 | $15,080 | $29,410 | 180 |
| Hammond, LA | $17,310 | $15,240 | $27,130 | 220 |
| Alexandria, LA | $16,700 | $15,080 | $25,560 | 170 |
| Shreveport, LA | $16,660 | $15,080 | $26,920 | 620 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $16,530 | $15,080 | $26,520 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $15,600 | $15,080 | $20,650 | 200 |