Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisiana earn a median salary of $38,915 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -36.2% vs the national median of $60,990. An estimated 1,850 chefs and head cooks are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $25,700 to $80,290 depending on location.
$38,915
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$80,290
Highest paying metro
$25,700
Lowest paying metro
1,850
Employed in Louisiana
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Chefs and Head Cooks
inChefs and Head Cooks salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $80,290 | $35,410 | $109,280 | 50 |
| Central Louisiana | $53,420 | $31,510 | $95,850 | 90 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,850 | $29,270 | $61,800 | 700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $38,340 | $28,690 | $51,240 | 270 |
| Slidell, LA | $37,040 | $27,720 | $47,090 | 120 |
| Shreveport, LA | $36,090 | $27,010 | $46,390 | 140 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,390 | $26,490 | $47,280 | 40 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,620 | $25,910 | $44,240 | 40 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $33,760 | $27,390 | $47,050 | 50 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32,930 | $26,720 | $40,640 | 180 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $31,670 | $27,270 | $34,330 | 30 |
| Houma, LA | $26,790 | $23,200 | $45,490 | 90 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $25,700 | $25,560 | $39,080 | 50 |