Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $15,940 -52.8% vs national
Median hourly $7.67
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $37,100
Employed locally 1,180
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $15,940
    75th
    $28,260
    90th
    $37,100

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 25% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 75% 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 Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $22,120
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $33,610
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,250
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $25,950
    Bartenders $17,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Houma, LA is $7.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Houma, LA is 52.8% 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 Houma?

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