Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #50 of 51 · LA
20.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,820 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $45,570
Employment 1,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,320P25 $39,650 Median $45,570P75 $59,020P90 $86,750
About 80% of chefs and head cookss in Louisiana earn between $32,320 and $86,750. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chefs and head cooks salary in Louisiana is $52,820, about 20.8% below the U.S. average ($66,700). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,890 | $62,530 | 110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,670 | $65,820 | 60 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,400 | $57,110 | 660 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,570 | $50,300 | 290 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $43,520 | $48,530 | 110 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $43,240 | $50,340 | 130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $42,930 | $50,030 | 100 |
| Hammond, LA | $42,680 | $45,700 | 50 |