Food Servers, Nonrestaurant Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $23,580 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.34
10th percentile $16,700
90th percentile $29,840
Employed locally 80
National median $34,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,700
    25th
    $19,010
    50th (median)
    $23,580
    75th
    $25,380
    90th
    $29,840

    Top-paying metros for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $57,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $45,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,710
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,200
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $42,600
    Ithaca, NY $40,230

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers$21,480
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$16,560
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$23,230
    Cooks, Restaurant$25,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Servers, Nonrestaurant make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Louisiana is $11.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salaries?

    The median Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in Northeast Louisiana is 31.6% below the national median of $34,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Food Servers, Nonrestaurant (10th percentile) earn around $16,700 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,010.