The median annual wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Monroe, LA is $34,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,880.
Pay spans roughly $19,920 at the 10th percentile to $61,940 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.65 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chefs and head cooks in Monroe, LA.
| Median (annual) | $34,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.65 |
| 10th percentile | $19,920 |
| 90th percentile | $61,940 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.