Bartenders Salary in Southwest Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $15,600 -53.5% vs national
Median hourly $7.50
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $29,950
Employed locally 200
National median $33,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $15,600
    75th
    $20,650
    90th
    $29,950

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,480
    Food Preparation Workers $21,720
    Waiters and Waitresses $15,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,760
    Cooks, Restaurant $24,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $24,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bartenders make per hour in Southwest Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Bartenders in Southwest Louisiana is $7.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.27 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Louisiana above or below average for Bartenders salaries?

    The median Bartenders salary in Southwest Louisiana is 53.5% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

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