Bartenders Salary in Louisiana
Bartenders in Louisiana earn a median of $20,850 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $20,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($34,340)
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,140
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080; the top 10% earn over $41,600. Nationally the range is $20,110 to $73,770.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Waiters and Waitresses$15,080 median in Louisiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,200 median in Louisiana
- Gambling Dealers$17,760 median in Louisiana
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22,060 median in Louisiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,780 median in Louisiana
- Stockers and Order Fillers$34,490 median in Louisiana
Bartenders pay in Louisiana
How much do bartenders make in Louisiana?
The median is $20,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080 and the top 10% earn over $41,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for bartenders?
On pay alone it ranks 50 of 51 (−39% vs. the national median of $34,340). Living costs are not included.