Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$29,050

per year

Hourly Rate

$13.97

per hour

Employment

14,910

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-22.3%

National: $37,390

📊 Compared to the national median of $37,390, Louisiana pays 22.3% LESS for Cooks, Restaurant positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,242

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

43%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$21,970

25th

$25,860

Median

$29,050

75th

$35,960

90th

$39,540

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