Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $37,040 -39.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $20,170
90th percentile $64,570
Employed locally 120
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,170
    25th
    $27,720
    50th (median)
    $37,040
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $64,570

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Chefs and Head Cooks salary vs area income 47% Median Chefs and Head Cooks salary is 53% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Chefs and Head Cooks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alexandria, LA $80,290
    Rhode Island $79,160
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,050
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $74,990
    Vineland, NJ $72,740
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $71,600

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $16,210
    Food Preparation Workers $22,910
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $23,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $36,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,630
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $20,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Slidell, LA is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Slidell, LA is 39.3% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $20,170 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,720.