How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Louisiana?
$22,800a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Louisiana. That is $10.96 an hour or $1,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.96
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,610Median: $22,800Highest 10%: $33,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,610 | $8.95 | |
| 25th | $21,770 | $10.47 | |
| Median | $22,800 | $10.96 | |
| 75th | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| 90th | $33,320 | $16.02 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $25,470 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $23,650 |
| Slidell, LA | $23,380 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $22,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,350 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,320 |
| Houma, LA | $22,280 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,760 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 47. West Virginia | $26,070 |
| 48. Alabama | $23,700 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $23,430 |
| 50. Louisiana | $22,800 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $10.96 ($22,800 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $22,800 against $31,200 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays fast food and counter workers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $25,470 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.