Food Preparation Workers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Food Preparation Workers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $22,342 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -34.7% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 35,060 food preparation workers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $21,480 to $24,150 depending on location.
$22,342
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$24,150
Highest paying metro
$21,480
Lowest paying metro
35,060
Employed in Louisiana
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $24,150 | $22,240 | $28,330 | 7,870 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $23,420 | $22,440 | $28,500 | 6,120 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,910 | $21,080 | $27,700 | 2,350 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $22,880 | $21,770 | $29,020 | 2,150 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,360 | $21,350 | $27,980 | 3,880 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,290 | $21,280 | $26,140 | 3,290 |
| Houma, LA | $22,120 | $21,060 | $25,860 | 1,460 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,890 | $20,240 | $25,530 | 1,110 |
| Hammond, LA | $21,890 | $20,710 | $26,310 | 1,050 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $21,720 | $20,570 | $25,520 | 1,330 |
| Central Louisiana | $21,680 | $20,570 | $24,060 | 1,350 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,660 | $20,370 | $25,360 | 1,770 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $21,480 | $20,380 | $23,910 | 1,330 |