Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Louisiana earn a median salary of $19,702 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -35.1% vs the national median of $30,380. An estimated 6,540 hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $16,240 to $21,700 depending on location.
$19,702
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$21,700
Highest paying metro
$16,240
Lowest paying metro
6,540
Employed in Louisiana
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Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop
inHosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $21,700 | $17,370 | $26,790 | 1,920 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $21,210 | $15,980 | $24,650 | 100 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $21,150 | $17,230 | $24,190 | 1,200 |
| Shreveport, LA | $20,610 | $16,170 | $24,190 | 480 |
| Hammond, LA | $20,450 | $15,900 | $27,640 | 210 |
| Slidell, LA | $20,170 | $16,450 | $23,770 | 460 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $20,080 | $16,240 | $29,250 | 610 |
| Lafayette, LA | $19,970 | $16,330 | $23,320 | 700 |
| Alexandria, LA | $19,570 | $15,640 | $21,530 | 150 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $19,320 | $15,580 | $21,810 | 110 |
| Monroe, LA | $18,890 | $16,220 | $25,460 | 220 |
| Houma, LA | $16,770 | $15,750 | $21,700 | 240 |
| Central Louisiana | $16,240 | $15,590 | $21,680 | 140 |