The median annual wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Lake Charles, LA is $17,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $24,140.
Pay spans roughly $15,080 at the 10th percentile to $44,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $8.49 per hour. An estimated 1,490 people work as waiters and waitresses in Lake Charles, LA.
| Median (annual) | $17,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $24,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $8.49 |
| 10th percentile | $15,080 |
| 90th percentile | $44,400 |
| Employment | 1,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.