Chef and Head Cook Salary in Louisiana
Median annual pay in Louisiana
$45,570
$21.91/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Louisiana
$51,663
Regional Price Parity: 88.207 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($62,470): −$16,900 (−27.1%)
Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states by median pay, and 50th of 51 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,320 | $15.54 |
| 25th percentile | $39,650 | $19.06 |
| Median | $45,570 | $21.91 |
| 75th percentile | $59,020 | $28.38 |
| 90th percentile | $86,750 | $41.71 |
Employment
- Employment in Louisiana
- 1,990
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Louisiana
- $45,570
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $62,470
- Difference
- −$16,900 (−27.1%)
Cost of living
$45,570 ÷ 88.207 × 100 = $51,663
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | ||
| 49th | $47,990 | $54,682 46th |
| Arkansas | ||
| 50th | $46,170 | $53,107 49th |
| Louisiana This page | ||
| 51st | $45,570 | $51,663 50th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Baker salary in the U.S.
$37,160/year U.S.
- Food Service Manager salary in the U.S.
$69,390/year U.S.
- Waiter and Waitress salary in the U.S.
$35,230/year U.S.
- Dietetic Technician salary in the U.S.
$37,640/year U.S.
- Food Preparation Worker salary in the U.S.
$35,320/year U.S.
- Fast Food and Counter Worker salary in the U.S.
$31,200/year U.S.
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +6.6%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- High school diploma or equivalent
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Chef and Head Cook salary in nearby places
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Arkansas
$46,170/year Arkansas
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Mississippi
$54,850/year Mississippi
- Chef and Head Cook salary in Texas
$56,080/year Texas
- Chef and Head Cook salary in the U.S.
$62,470/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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