Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Slidell, LA

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

Median annual salary $28,660 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.78
10th percentile $22,250
90th percentile $35,260
Employed locally 210
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,250
    25th
    $26,970
    50th (median)
    $28,660
    75th
    $32,630
    90th
    $35,260

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary vs area income 36% Median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary is 64% 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 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 Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Slidell, LA is $13.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Slidell, LA is 21.4% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $22,250 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,970.