Food Preparation Workers Salary in New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median Salary
$26,200
per year
Hourly Rate
$12.60
per hour
Employment
7,250
in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
vs. National Avg
-25.8%
National: $35,320

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, New Orleans-Metairie, LA pays 25.8% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.

Salary Distribution in New Orleans-Metairie, LA

10th
$18,490
25th
$22,120
Median
$26,200
75th
$29,990
90th
$36,210
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).