The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lafayette, LA is $16,470 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $23,230.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $37,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $7.92 per hour. An estimated 3,390 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $16,470 |
| Mean (annual) | $23,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $7.92 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $37,950 |
| Employment | 3,390 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.