The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Lafayette, LA is $27,910 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,060.
Pay spans roughly $21,880 at the 10th percentile to $34,130 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.42 per hour. An estimated 380 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Lafayette, LA.
| Median (annual) | $27,910 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,060 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.42 |
| 10th percentile | $21,880 |
| 90th percentile | $34,130 |
| Employment | 380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.