How much does a food service manager make in Louisiana?
$61,400a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Louisiana. That is $29.52 an hour or $5,117 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.52
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,140Median: $61,400Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $61,400 | $29.52 | |
| 75th | $77,990 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.84 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $71,810 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,780 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,990 |
| Houma, LA | $60,880 |
| Lafayette, LA | $50,180 |
| Slidell, LA | $49,580 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $48,480 |
| Shreveport, LA | $48,160 |
| Hammond, LA | $47,540 |
| Monroe, LA | $45,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 41. Wyoming | $62,610 |
| 42. Oregon | $62,110 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $61,810 |
| 44. Louisiana | $61,400 |
| 45. Michigan | $60,790 |
| 46. Texas | $60,770 |
| 47. South Dakota | $60,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $29.52 ($61,400 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $61,400 against $69,390 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for food service manager pay?
Louisiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays food service managers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $71,810 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.