Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $16,560 -50.9% vs national
Median hourly $7.96
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $37,530
Employed locally 570
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $16,560
    75th
    $27,290
    90th
    $37,530

    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 Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $21,480
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,000
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $23,230
    Cooks, Restaurant $25,550
    Cooks, Fast Food $22,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Northeast Louisiana is $7.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Louisiana is 50.9% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

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