Baristas Salary in Louisiana
Baristas in Louisiana earn a median of $22,800 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Fast Food and Counter Workers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $22,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,720
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,610; the top 10% earn over $33,320. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$36,790 median in Louisiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,780 median in Louisiana
- Cooks, Fast Food$24,960 median in Louisiana
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,800 median in Louisiana
- Waiters and Waitresses$15,080 median in Louisiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,200 median in Louisiana
Baristas pay in Louisiana
How much do baristas make in Louisiana?
The median is $22,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18,610 and the top 10% earn over $33,320. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for baristas?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−27% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.