salary$15,080 a year$7 an hour · median pay in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$38,470per year
Jobs in the area2,620people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Shreveport?
Expensive. Rent of $1,040 a month takes 82.8% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a server (waiter/waitress) make in Shreveport, LA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA area is $15,080 a year ($7 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $38,470.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Shreveport?
Typical rent of $1,040 a month takes 82.8% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area.