Waiters and Waitresses salary
in Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $15,080–$25,990
- vs U.S. median
- -56%
- Metro rank
- #517 of 528
Waiters and Waitresses in the Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $15,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 640 jobs (May 2025). That is 56% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $15,080. It ranks #517 of 528 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE640 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Waiters and Waitresses pay in other LA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $16,640 |
| Alexandria, LA | $15,080 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $15,080 |
| Hammond, LA | $15,080 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $15,080 |
| Lafayette, LA | $15,080 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $15,080 |
| Monroe, LA | $15,080 |
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Questions
What is the average Waiters and Waitresses salary in Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $15,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 640 jobs pay between $15,080 and $25,990. The 10th percentile is $15,080 and the 90th is $37,980.
Is Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Waiters and Waitresses?
That is 56% below the U.S. median of $35,230 and 3% above the LA statewide median of $15,080. It ranks #517 of 528 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Waiters and Waitresses make an hour in Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area?
About $7.47 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $15,540 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $7.25–$12.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.