How much does a waiter and waitress make in Louisiana?
$15,080a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Louisiana. That is $7.25 an hour or $1,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $7.25
- Vs. national median
- -57%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $15,080Median: $15,080Highest 10%: $38,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 25th | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| Median | $15,080 | $7.25 | |
| 75th | $23,350 | $11.23 | |
| 90th | $38,060 | $18.30 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $16,640 |
| Alexandria, LA | $15,080 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $15,080 |
| Hammond, LA | $15,080 |
| Houma, LA | $15,080 |
| Lafayette, LA | $15,080 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $15,080 |
| Monroe, LA | $15,080 |
| Shreveport, LA | $15,080 |
| Slidell, LA | $15,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 48. Georgia | $18,700 |
| 49. South Carolina | $18,370 |
| 50. Oklahoma | $17,910 |
| 51. Louisiana | $15,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $7.25 ($15,080 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $15,080 against $35,230 nationally, 57% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays waiter and waitresss the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $16,640 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.