Bartenders Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $18,450 -45% vs national
Median hourly $8.87
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $44,770
Employed locally 450
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $18,450
    75th
    $29,810
    90th
    $44,770

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Bartenders salary vs area income 23% Median Bartenders salary is 77% 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $16,210
    Food Preparation Workers $22,910
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $20,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Slidell, LA is $8.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.42 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Slidell, LA is 45% 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 Slidell?

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