The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Alexandria, LA is $27,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,670.
Pay spans roughly $23,430 at the 10th percentile to $35,680 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.44 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Alexandria, LA.
| Median (annual) | $27,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.44 |
| 10th percentile | $23,430 |
| 90th percentile | $35,680 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.