How much does a hotel make in Louisiana?
$27,420a year
Median yearly pay for hotels in Louisiana. That is $13.18 an hour or $2,285 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.18
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,940Median: $27,420Highest 10%: $34,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,940 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $23,510 | $11.30 | |
| Median | $27,420 | $13.18 | |
| 75th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| 90th | $34,700 | $16.68 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $29,340 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,910 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $27,570 |
| Houma, LA | $27,000 |
| Shreveport, LA | $26,660 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,000 |
| Hammond, LA | $24,340 |
| Monroe, LA | $23,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for hotels.
| 46. Arkansas | $28,300 |
| 47. Alabama | $28,050 |
| 48. Oklahoma | $27,630 |
| 49. Louisiana | $27,420 |
| 50. Mississippi | $27,300 |
| 51. West Virginia | $26,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hotel make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.18 ($27,420 a year).
Do hotels make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,420 against $35,070 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for hotel pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays hotels the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $29,340 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.