Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $16,490 -51.2% vs national
Median hourly $7.93
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $43,530
Employed locally 680
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $16,490
    75th
    $29,660
    90th
    $43,530

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 29% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 71% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $46,390
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $46,280
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,010
    Walla Walla, WA $44,590
    Rhode Island $42,600
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $40,620

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,390
    Food Preparation Workers $21,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,250
    Cooks, Restaurant $27,810
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $27,950
    Bartenders $16,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Alexandria?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Alexandria, LA is $7.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.44 or more per hour.

    Is Alexandria above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Alexandria, LA is 51.2% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Alexandria?

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