Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $17,380 -48.5% vs national
Median hourly $8.36
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $43,910
Employed locally 2,730
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $17,380
    75th
    $29,710
    90th
    $43,910

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 32% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 68% 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 Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers $22,290
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $22,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,560
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,560
    Bartenders $16,660
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $20,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Shreveport, LA is $8.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Shreveport, LA is 48.5% 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 Shreveport?

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