How much does a host and hostess make in Louisiana?
$22,060a year
Median yearly pay for host and hostesss in Louisiana. That is $10.61 an hour or $1,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.61
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,280Median: $22,060Highest 10%: $31,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,280 | $7.83 | |
| 25th | $17,750 | $8.53 | |
| Median | $22,060 | $10.61 | |
| 75th | $26,730 | $12.85 | |
| 90th | $31,610 | $15.20 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $23,060 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $22,430 |
| Houma, LA | $22,010 |
| Slidell, LA | $21,910 |
| Shreveport, LA | $21,780 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,650 |
| Hammond, LA | $21,520 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,120 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $20,930 |
| Monroe, LA | $20,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for host and hostesss.
| 47. Oklahoma | $24,740 |
| 48. West Virginia | $24,420 |
| 49. Wyoming | $22,660 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,060 |
| 51. Mississippi | $21,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a host and hostess make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $10.61 ($22,060 a year).
Do host and hostesss make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $22,060 against $31,200 nationally, 29% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for host and hostess pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays host and hostesss the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $23,060 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.