How much does a cook make in Louisiana?
$29,050a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Louisiana. That is $13.97 an hour or $2,421 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.97
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,970Median: $29,050Highest 10%: $39,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,970 | $10.56 | |
| 25th | $25,860 | $12.43 | |
| Median | $29,050 | $13.97 | |
| 75th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| 90th | $39,540 | $19.01 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $30,520 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $29,910 |
| Slidell, LA | $29,050 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,550 |
| Shreveport, LA | $28,440 |
| Houma, LA | $27,690 |
| Lafayette, LA | $27,660 |
| Alexandria, LA | $27,220 |
| Hammond, LA | $27,130 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 48. Arkansas | $30,180 |
| 49. West Virginia | $29,590 |
| 50. Mississippi | $29,560 |
| 51. Louisiana | $29,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.97 ($29,050 a year).
Do cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $29,050 against $37,390 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cooks the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $30,520 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.