The median annual wage for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Monroe, LA is $23,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $24,350.
Pay spans roughly $20,110 at the 10th percentile to $30,140 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.27 per hour. An estimated 300 people work as cooks, institution and cafeteria in Monroe, LA.
| Median (annual) | $23,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $24,350 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.27 |
| 10th percentile | $20,110 |
| 90th percentile | $30,140 |
| Employment | 300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.