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Bartenders Salary in Lake Charles, LA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$18,280

Mean: $22,980

~$14,258 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$8.79

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$328
State Income Tax-$138
Social Security-$1,133
Medicare-$265
Effective Tax Rate10.2%

Monthly Take-Home

$1,368

Annual Take-Home

$16,416

Monthly Budget in Lake Charles

Housing / Rent$1,35099%
Food & Groceries$40029%
Transportation$35026%
Utilities$18013%
Healthcare$25018%
Monthly Shortfall-$1,162-85%
Financial Stress Level
DifficultBelow basic needs
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$18,280(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$15,080

Median

$18,280

75th %

$25,720

Median is in the 30th percentile of the typical range

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About Bartenders salaries in Lake Charles, LA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for bartenders in Lake Charles, LA is $18,280. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $15,080 (25th percentile) to $25,720 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $8.79 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a bartenders in Lake Charles?

The median salary is $18,280 per year. The mean (average) salary is $22,980.

How much does a bartenders make per hour in Lake Charles?

The estimated hourly rate is $8.79 per hour.

What is the salary range for bartenders in Lake Charles?

Salaries typically range from $15,080 (25th percentile) to $25,720 (75th percentile).