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Bartenders in Louisiana earned a median of $20,850 a year ($10.02 an hour) in May 2025, 39% below the national median of $34,340; 10,140 were employed there, ranking #52 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $20,850 | $34,340 |
| Mean annual wage | $25,250 | $40,790 |
| Median hourly wage | $10.02 | $16.51 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 | $20,110 |
| 25th percentile | $16,640 | $27,400 |
| 75th percentile | $30,050 | $47,570 |
| 90th percentile | $41,600 | $73,770 |
| Employment | 10,140 | 756,390 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.238 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.08 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.