How much does a cook make in Louisiana?
$26,260a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Louisiana. That is $12.63 an hour or $2,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.63
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,690Median: $26,260Highest 10%: $40,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,690 | $9.47 | |
| 25th | $20,990 | $10.09 | |
| Median | $26,260 | $12.63 | |
| 75th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 90th | $40,530 | $19.49 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $33,540 |
| Hammond, LA | $31,800 |
| Shreveport, LA | $25,050 |
| New Orleans, LA | $24,720 |
| Lafayette, LA | $24,340 |
| Monroe, LA | $23,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 42. West Virginia | $27,440 |
| 43. Kansas | $27,400 |
| 44. Georgia | $26,870 |
| 45. Louisiana | $26,260 |
| 46. Texas | $25,320 |
| 47. Alabama | $22,330 |
| 48. Indiana | $21,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $12.63 ($26,260 a year).
Do cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $26,260 against $35,880 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cooks the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $33,540 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.