The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Alexandria, LA is $80,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $71,930.
Pay spans roughly $20,370 at the 10th percentile to $109,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.60 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as chefs and head cooks in Alexandria, LA.
| Median (annual) | $80,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $71,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.60 |
| 10th percentile | $20,370 |
| 90th percentile | $109,280 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.