How much does a food server make in Alexandria?
$22,410a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $10.77 an hour or $1,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.77
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 350 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,070Median: $22,410Highest 10%: $27,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,070 | $8.21 | |
| 25th | $22,090 | $10.62 | |
| Median | $22,410 | $10.77 | |
| 75th | $25,610 | $12.31 | |
| 90th | $27,910 | $13.42 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| New Orleans, LA | $29,460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $27,860 |
| Slidell, LA | $27,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,330 |
| Monroe, LA | $25,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $25,590 |
| Houma, LA | $25,070 |
| Shreveport, LA | $23,920 |
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 Preparation Worker | $22,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $21,760 |
| Cook | $21,690 |
| Host and Hostess | $21,120 |
| Bartender | $17,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $10.77 ($22,410 a year).
Do food servers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $22,410 against $35,360 nationally, 37% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $27,200, so Alexandria pays 18% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for food server pay?
350 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $27,910 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.