Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Louisiana
Cooks, Fast Food in Louisiana earn a median salary of $22,444 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -25.6% vs the national median of $30,160. An estimated 1,210 cooks, fast food are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $21,300 to $24,170 depending on location.
$22,444
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$24,170
Highest paying metro
$21,300
Lowest paying metro
1,210
Employed in Louisiana
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Cooks, Fast Food salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $24,170 | $21,320 | $27,630 | 120 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $22,880 | $20,740 | $27,040 | 180 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $22,090 | $21,940 | $22,610 | 530 |
| Slidell, LA | $21,780 | $18,050 | $22,060 | 130 |
| Shreveport, LA | $21,300 | $21,080 | $22,050 | 250 |