Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Louisiana
Waiters and Waitresses in Louisiana earn a median of $15,080 a year, −57% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $15,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −57% ($35,230)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,870
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080; the top 10% earn over $38,060. Nationally the range is $18,100 to $64,720.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22,060 median in Louisiana
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,750 median in Louisiana
- Bartenders$20,850 median in Louisiana
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,800 median in Louisiana
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27,200 median in Louisiana
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,780 median in Louisiana
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Louisiana
How much do waiters and waitresses make in Louisiana?
The median is $15,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $15,080 and the top 10% earn over $38,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for waiters and waitresses?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−57% vs. the national median of $35,230). Living costs are not included.