Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $24,340 -33.2% vs national
Median hourly $11.70
10th percentile $17,820
90th percentile $32,320
Employed locally 250
National median $36,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,820
    25th
    $22,420
    50th (median)
    $24,340
    75th
    $28,100
    90th
    $32,320

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$21,480
    Food Preparation Workers$21,720
    Waiters and Waitresses$15,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$30,760
    Cooks, Restaurant$24,420
    Bartenders$15,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Southwest Louisiana is $11.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria salary in Southwest Louisiana is 33.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria (10th percentile) earn around $17,820 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,420.