Food Preparation Workers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $21,480 -37.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.33
10th percentile $16,430
90th percentile $27,900
Employed locally 1,330
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,430
    25th
    $20,380
    50th (median)
    $21,480
    75th
    $23,910
    90th
    $27,900

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Northeast Louisiana

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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Louisiana is $10.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.34 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 37.2% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $16,430 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,380.