Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Central Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $16,240 -51.9% vs national
Median hourly $7.81
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $37,670
Employed locally 940
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $16,240
    75th
    $28,290
    90th
    $37,670

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,540
    Food Preparation Workers $21,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,770
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,160
    Cooks, Restaurant $26,960
    Cooks, Short Order $22,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Central Louisiana is $7.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.98 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central Louisiana is 51.9% 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 Central Louisiana?

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