How much does a food preparation worker make in Louisiana?
$23,620a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Louisiana. That is $11.36 an hour or $1,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.36
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 30,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,970Median: $23,620Highest 10%: $34,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,970 | $8.64 | |
| 25th | $21,480 | $10.33 | |
| Median | $23,620 | $11.36 | |
| 75th | $28,670 | $13.78 | |
| 90th | $34,190 | $16.44 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 48. Arkansas | $27,660 |
| 49. Kentucky | $26,850 |
| 50. Mississippi | $26,240 |
| 51. Louisiana | $23,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $11.36 ($23,620 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $23,620 against $35,320 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for food preparation worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays food preparation workers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $26,200 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.