How much does a cook make in Alexandria?
$24,170a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $11.62 an hour or $2,014 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.62
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 276 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $24,170Highest 10%: $28,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $21,320 | $10.25 | |
| Median | $24,170 | $11.62 | |
| 75th | $27,630 | $13.28 | |
| 90th | $28,080 | $13.50 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Shreveport, LA | $23,930 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,640 |
| Cook | $27,220 |
| Dishwasher | $23,010 |
| Food Server | $22,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $22,080 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $21,760 |
| Cook | $21,690 |
| Host and Hostess | $21,120 |
| Bartender | $17,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $11.62 ($24,170 a year).
Do cooks make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $24,170 against $30,890 nationally, 22% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $24,960, so Alexandria pays 3% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for cook pay?
276 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $28,080 or more.
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.