How much does a cook make in Louisiana?
$28,930a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Louisiana. That is $13.91 an hour or $2,411 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.91
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,950Median: $28,930Highest 10%: $39,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,950 | $11.51 | |
| 25th | $26,430 | $12.71 | |
| Median | $28,930 | $13.91 | |
| 75th | $36,580 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $39,880 | $19.17 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $30,840 |
| Shreveport, LA | $29,450 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,930 |
| Houma, LA | $26,430 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 29. Texas | $32,150 |
| 30. North Carolina | $31,120 |
| 31. Arkansas | $30,780 |
| 32. Louisiana | $28,930 |
| 33. Iowa | $26,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.91 ($28,930 a year).
Do cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $28,930 against $37,690 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 33 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cooks the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $30,840 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.