Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $23,230 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $11.17
10th percentile $16,660
90th percentile $29,150
Employed locally 370
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,660
    25th
    $19,980
    50th (median)
    $23,230
    75th
    $25,580
    90th
    $29,150

    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

    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, Restaurant$25,550
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Northeast Louisiana is $11.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Northeast Louisiana is 36.3% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $16,660 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,980.