Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

Median Salary
$29,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.38
per hour
Employment
2,420
in Baton Rouge, LA
vs. National Avg
-20.0%
National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Baton Rouge, LA pays 20.0% LESS for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Salary Distribution in Baton Rouge, LA

10th
$22,410
25th
$27,240
Median
$29,910
75th
$36,430
90th
$42,290
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).