Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana

Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Louisiana earn a median salary of $26,702 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.7% vs the national median of $36,450. An estimated 6,260 cooks, institution and cafeteria are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $23,160 to $30,500 depending on location.

$26,702 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$30,500 Highest paying metro
$23,160 Lowest paying metro
6,260 Employed in Louisiana

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      Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salaries by city in Louisiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Lake Charles, LA $30,500 $24,370 $30,500 260
      Hammond, LA $29,060 $25,980 $32,800 230
      New Orleans, LA $29,030 $22,470 $33,630 1,300
      Slidell, LA $28,660 $26,970 $32,630 210
      Alexandria, LA $27,950 $25,810 $32,360 320
      Lafayette, LA $27,910 $25,610 $32,030 380
      Baton Rouge, LA $27,220 $22,680 $32,720 1,320
      Shreveport, LA $26,670 $23,430 $31,080 330
      Houma, LA $25,950 $24,000 $31,740 430
      Southwest Louisiana $24,340 $22,420 $28,100 250
      Monroe, LA $23,440 $20,510 $27,660 300
      Northeast Louisiana $23,230 $19,980 $25,580 370
      Central Louisiana $23,160 $20,120 $26,840 560

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