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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$31,940
- Slidell$31,600
- Shreveport$30,570
- New Orleans$30,110
- Baton Rouge$27,080
- Lafayette$27,000
- Houma$26,140
- Hammond$25,420
- Alexandria$25,190
- Monroe$24,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $31,940 | $32,460 | $27,040 | $27,272 | 86 |
| Slidell | $31,600 | $30,410 | $28,010 | $27,009 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $30,570 | $28,630 | $26,800 | $26,212 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $30,110 | $29,370 | $23,200 | $25,856 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,080 | $24,740 | $23,240 | $23,484 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $27,000 | $26,400 | $21,170 | $23,421 | 87 |
| Houma | $26,140 | $23,480 | $23,060 | $22,738 | 85 |
| Hammond | $25,420 | $20,680 | $20,680 | $22,167 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $25,190 | $21,690 | $19,000 | $21,985 | 86 |
| Monroe | $24,610 | $22,980 | $21,980 | $21,524 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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