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Bartenders average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$27,000
- Hammond$25,600
- Monroe$25,080
- Slidell$24,790
- Baton Rouge$24,630
- Houma$24,320
- Lafayette$23,750
- Shreveport$23,570
- Alexandria$23,280
- Lake Charles$22,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $27,000 | $21,230 | $17,720 | $23,421 | 93 |
| Hammond | $25,600 | $20,650 | $17,490 | $22,310 | 84 |
| Monroe | $25,080 | $20,060 | $15,080 | $21,897 | 84 |
| Slidell | $24,790 | $19,990 | $16,190 | $21,667 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $24,630 | $20,640 | $16,190 | $21,540 | 91 |
| Houma | $24,320 | $18,990 | $16,890 | $21,294 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $23,750 | $19,070 | $15,920 | $20,842 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $23,570 | $19,770 | $15,360 | $20,699 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $23,280 | $17,840 | $15,080 | $20,469 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $22,980 | $18,280 | $15,080 | $20,231 | 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 35-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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