Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Waiters and Waitresses in Louisiana earn a median salary of $16,547 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -51% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 33,050 waiters and waitresses are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $15,470 to $18,380 depending on location.
$16,547
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$18,380
Highest paying metro
$15,470
Lowest paying metro
33,050
Employed in Louisiana
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Waiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $18,380 | $15,080 | $30,680 | 10,030 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $17,670 | $15,080 | $28,560 | 1,490 |
| Shreveport, LA | $17,380 | $15,080 | $29,710 | 2,730 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $16,560 | $15,080 | $27,290 | 570 |
| Alexandria, LA | $16,490 | $15,080 | $29,660 | 680 |
| Hammond, LA | $16,490 | $15,080 | $28,690 | 1,040 |
| Lafayette, LA | $16,470 | $15,080 | $27,650 | 3,390 |
| Central Louisiana | $16,240 | $15,080 | $28,290 | 940 |
| Slidell, LA | $16,210 | $15,080 | $28,400 | 2,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $16,190 | $15,080 | $27,970 | 6,430 |
| Houma, LA | $15,940 | $15,080 | $28,260 | 1,180 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $15,620 | $15,080 | $22,990 | 720 |
| Monroe, LA | $15,470 | $15,080 | $28,650 | 1,270 |