How much does a cook make in Louisiana?
$24,960a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Louisiana. That is $12.00 an hour or $2,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.00
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,890Median: $24,960Highest 10%: $29,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,890 | $10.04 | |
| 25th | $22,000 | $10.58 | |
| Median | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| 75th | $28,190 | $13.55 | |
| 90th | $29,640 | $14.25 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $24,170 |
| Shreveport, LA | $23,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 45. Georgia | $26,940 |
| 46. Ohio | $26,870 |
| 47. Montana | $26,770 |
| 48. Louisiana | $24,960 |
| 49. Kentucky | $23,500 |
| 50. West Virginia | $23,120 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $12.00 ($24,960 a year).
Do cooks make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $24,960 against $30,890 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cook pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cooks the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $24,170 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.