Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $13.08 an hour ($27,200 a year). About 2,380 people work in this job there.
That is 23% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $8.93 | $18,580 |
| 25% of workers | $10.33 | $21,490 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.08 | $27,200 |
| 75% of workers | $14.49 | $30,150 |
| 90% of workers | $15.64 | $32,540 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $29,460 | 770 |
| Lafayette | $27,860 | 270 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $27,580 | 90 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,330 | 390 |
| Hammond | $26,450 | 40 |
| Monroe | $25,690 | 100 |
| Lake Charles | $25,590 | 60 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $25,070 | 90 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $23,920 | 260 |
| Alexandria | $22,410 | 60 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,620 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,050 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,060 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $25,490 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $26,780 |
| Dishwashers | $26,440 |
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