Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,670 -48.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.22
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $65,530
Employed locally 30
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $27,270
    50th (median)
    $31,670
    75th
    $34,330
    90th
    $65,530

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers$21,480
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,000
    Waiters and Waitresses$16,560
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$23,230
    Cooks, Restaurant$25,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Louisiana is $15.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Northeast Louisiana is 48.1% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,270.