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Waiters and Waitresses average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$24,030
- Shreveport$22,850
- Slidell$22,550
- Monroe$22,270
- Alexandria$22,250
- Houma$22,110
- Hammond$21,980
- Lafayette$21,440
- Baton Rouge$21,080
- Lake Charles$20,490
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $24,030 | $16,640 | $15,080 | $21,064 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $22,850 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $20,128 | 85 |
| Slidell | $22,550 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,890 | 93 |
| Monroe | $22,270 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,667 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $22,250 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,652 | 86 |
| Houma | $22,110 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,541 | 85 |
| Hammond | $21,980 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,437 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $21,440 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $19,009 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $21,080 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $18,723 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $20,490 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $18,255 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-3031.
- 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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