The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Baton Rouge, LA is $27,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,860.
Pay spans roughly $22,010 at the 10th percentile to $36,150 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.09 per hour. An estimated 1,320 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Baton Rouge, LA.
| Median (annual) | $27,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.09 |
| 10th percentile | $22,010 |
| 90th percentile | $36,150 |
| Employment | 1,320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.