The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Hammond, LA is $29,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,600.
Pay spans roughly $22,340 at the 10th percentile to $38,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.97 per hour. An estimated 230 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Hammond, LA.
| Median (annual) | $29,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.97 |
| 10th percentile | $22,340 |
| 90th percentile | $38,390 |
| Employment | 230 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.