How much does a cook make in Louisiana?
$25,490a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Louisiana. That is $12.25 an hour or $2,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.25
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,250Median: $25,490Highest 10%: $36,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,250 | $9.25 | |
| 25th | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| Median | $25,490 | $12.25 | |
| 75th | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| 90th | $36,200 | $17.40 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lake Charles, LA | $32,460 |
| Slidell, LA | $30,410 |
| New Orleans, LA | $29,370 |
| Shreveport, LA | $28,630 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $24,740 |
| Houma, LA | $23,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,980 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,690 |
| Hammond, LA | $20,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 48. Oklahoma | $29,270 |
| 49. Mississippi | $27,390 |
| 50. Alabama | $27,120 |
| 51. Louisiana | $25,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $12.25 ($25,490 a year).
Do cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $25,490 against $37,450 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cooks the most?
Lake Charles, LA, with a median of $32,460 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.