The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Louisiana is $26,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,580.
Pay spans roughly $20,110 at the 10th percentile to $35,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.70 per hour. An estimated 6,280 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Louisiana.
| Median (annual) | $26,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,580 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.70 |
| 10th percentile | $20,110 |
| 90th percentile | $35,750 |
| Employment | 6,280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.