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Food Servers, Nonrestaurant average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$27,640
- Baton Rouge$27,150
- Slidell$26,210
- Lafayette$25,700
- Hammond$25,540
- Lake Charles$25,120
- Houma$24,760
- Shreveport$24,180
- Monroe$24,130
- Alexandria$22,900
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $27,640 | $29,460 | $22,370 | $23,929 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,150 | $27,330 | $21,230 | $23,540 | 91 |
| Slidell | $26,210 | $27,580 | $21,680 | $22,794 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $25,700 | $27,860 | $24,960 | $22,389 | 87 |
| Hammond | $25,540 | $26,450 | $23,610 | $22,262 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $25,120 | $25,590 | $20,690 | $21,929 | 86 |
| Houma | $24,760 | $25,070 | $19,860 | $21,643 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $24,180 | $23,920 | $17,620 | $21,183 | 85 |
| Monroe | $24,130 | $25,690 | $19,240 | $21,143 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $22,900 | $22,410 | $22,090 | $20,167 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-3041.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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