Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$25,490

per year

Hourly Rate

$12.26

per hour

Employment

5,740

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-31.9%

National: $37,450

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,450, Louisiana pays 31.9% LESS for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria positions.

Purchasing Power

$28,291

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

49%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$19,250

25th

$22,290

Median

$25,490

75th

$30,410

90th

$36,200

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).