How much does a food server make in Louisiana?
$27,200a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Louisiana. That is $13.08 an hour or $2,267 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.08
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,580Median: $27,200Highest 10%: $32,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,580 | $8.93 | |
| 25th | $21,490 | $10.33 | |
| Median | $27,200 | $13.08 | |
| 75th | $30,150 | $14.50 | |
| 90th | $32,540 | $15.64 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $29,460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $27,860 |
| Slidell, LA | $27,580 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,330 |
| Hammond, LA | $26,450 |
| Monroe, LA | $25,690 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $25,590 |
| Houma, LA | $25,070 |
| Shreveport, LA | $23,920 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 48. Oklahoma | $28,490 |
| 49. Arkansas | $27,600 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,250 |
| 51. Louisiana | $27,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.08 ($27,200 a year).
Do food servers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,200 against $35,360 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for food server pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays food servers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $29,460 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.