How much does a bartender make in Louisiana?
$20,850a year
Median yearly pay for bartenders in Louisiana. That is $10.02 an hour or $1,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.02
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $20,850Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $16,640 | $8.00 | |
| Median | $20,850 | $10.02 | |
| 75th | $30,050 | $14.45 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Alexandria, LA | $17,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bartenders.
| 47. Texas | $22,690 |
| 48. Wyoming | $22,030 |
| 49. Iowa | $21,720 |
| 50. Louisiana | $20,850 |
| 51. South Carolina | $19,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a bartender make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $10.02 ($20,850 a year).
Do bartenders make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $20,850 against $34,340 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for bartender pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays bartenders the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $21,230 a year.
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.