Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $15,620 -53.7% vs national
Median hourly $7.51
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $32,400
Employed locally 720
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $15,080
    50th (median)
    $15,620
    75th
    $22,990
    90th
    $32,400

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $21,480
    Food Preparation Workers $21,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $30,760
    Cooks, Restaurant $24,420
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $24,340
    Bartenders $15,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Southwest Louisiana is $7.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Southwest Louisiana is 53.7% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

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