Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $25,550 -30.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.28
10th percentile $20,050
90th percentile $33,370
Employed locally 290
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,050
    25th
    $21,700
    50th (median)
    $25,550
    75th
    $29,070
    90th
    $33,370

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    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, Institution and Cafeteria$23,230
    Cooks, Fast Food$22,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Louisiana is $12.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.98 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Northeast Louisiana is 30.6% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $20,050 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,700.