Busser Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$12.88 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,235/year ($1,936/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $16,080 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $18,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $31,840 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $39,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,810 Busser jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Busser salary of $26,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $23,235 — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
| Gross (median) | $26,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,068 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,049 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$428 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,235 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,936 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Louisiana?
- The median Busser salary in Louisiana is $26,780 per year ($12.88 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $18,760 and $31,840.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $26,780, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $23,235 per year ($1,936 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.2%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 4,810 Busser jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.