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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Louisiana earned a median of $25,490 a year ($12.26 an hour) in May 2025, 32% below the national median of $37,450; 5,740 were employed there, ranking #54 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $25,490 | $37,450 |
| Mean annual wage | $27,300 | $38,810 |
| Median hourly wage | $12.26 | $18.01 |
| 10th percentile | $19,250 | $28,480 |
| 25th percentile | $22,290 | $32,440 |
| 75th percentile | $30,410 | $44,800 |
| 90th percentile | $36,200 | $49,670 |
| Employment | 5,740 | 441,050 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.967 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.05 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.