How much does a bartender make in Alexandria?
$17,840a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $8.58 an hour or $1,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $8.58
- Vs. national median
- -48%
- Rank among cities
- 390 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $17,840Highest 10%: $43,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $17,840 | $8.58 | |
| 75th | $27,080 | $13.02 | |
| 90th | $43,260 | $20.80 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for bartenders.
| New Orleans, LA | $21,230 |
| Hammond, LA | $20,650 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $20,640 |
| Monroe, LA | $20,060 |
| Slidell, LA | $19,990 |
| Shreveport, LA | $19,770 |
| Lafayette, LA | $19,070 |
| Houma, LA | $18,990 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $18,280 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,640 |
| Cook | $27,220 |
| Cook | $24,170 |
| Dishwasher | $23,010 |
| Food Server | $22,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $22,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $21,760 |
| Cook | $21,690 |
| Host and Hostess | $21,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $8.58 ($17,840 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $17,840 against $34,340 nationally, 48% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $20,850, so Alexandria pays 14% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for bartender pay?
390 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a bartender make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $15,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,260 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.