Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$15,080

per year

Hourly Rate

$7.25

per hour

Employment

33,870

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-57.2%

National: $35,230

Compared to the national median of $35,230, Louisiana pays 57.2% LESS for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Purchasing Power

$16,737

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

83%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$15,080

25th

$15,080

Median

$15,080

75th

$23,350

90th

$38,060

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).