How much does a food preparation worker make in Alexandria?
$22,080a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $10.62 an hour or $1,840 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.62
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 391 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $16,620Median: $22,080Highest 10%: $29,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $16,620 | $7.99 | |
| 25th | $19,640 | $9.44 | |
| Median | $22,080 | $10.62 | |
| 75th | $25,440 | $12.23 | |
| 90th | $29,590 | $14.23 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| New Orleans, LA | $26,200 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $24,450 |
| Slidell, LA | $24,380 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $23,380 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,980 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,920 |
| Houma, LA | $22,810 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,740 |
| Monroe, LA | $22,430 |
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 |
| Cook | $24,170 |
| Dishwasher | $23,010 |
| Food Server | $22,410 |
| 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 food preparation worker make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $10.62 ($22,080 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $22,080 against $35,320 nationally, 37% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $23,620, so Alexandria pays 7% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for food preparation worker pay?
391 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $16,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,590 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.