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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$27,140
- Slidell$26,370
- Lake Charles$26,180
- Baton Rouge$25,950
- Shreveport$25,750
- Lafayette$24,850
- Hammond$24,790
- Monroe$24,510
- Houma$24,140
- Alexandria$22,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $27,140 | $26,200 | $22,120 | $23,532 | 93 |
| Slidell | $26,370 | $24,380 | $22,550 | $22,921 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $26,180 | $23,380 | $22,090 | $22,770 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $25,950 | $24,450 | $22,600 | $22,588 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $25,750 | $22,980 | $21,430 | $22,429 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $24,850 | $22,920 | $21,140 | $21,715 | 87 |
| Hammond | $24,790 | $22,740 | $21,150 | $21,667 | 84 |
| Monroe | $24,510 | $22,430 | $21,380 | $21,445 | 84 |
| Houma | $24,140 | $22,810 | $21,060 | $21,151 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $22,980 | $22,080 | $19,640 | $20,231 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Preparation Workers salary in other states
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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 35-2021.
- 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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