Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $25,950 -28.8% vs national
Median hourly $12.48
10th percentile $20,580
90th percentile $33,390
Employed locally 430
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,580
    25th
    $24,000
    50th (median)
    $25,950
    75th
    $31,740
    90th
    $33,390

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 40% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $54,840
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,290
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $50,150
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $49,850
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Washington $48,260

    Nearby metros — Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,940
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,920
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,700
    Alaska $46,900
    Walla Walla, WA $45,940

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Preparation Workers$22,120
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$22,680
    Waiters and Waitresses$15,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$33,610
    Cooks, Restaurant$28,250
    Bartenders$17,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Houma?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Houma, LA is $12.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.47 or more per hour.

    Is Houma above or below average for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries?

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Houma, LA is 28.8% below the national median of $36,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Houma?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $20,580 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,000.