Cooks, Fast Food pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $12.00 an hour ($24,960 a year). About 3,000 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($30,890). Louisiana ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.04 | $20,890 |
| 25% of workers | $10.58 | $22,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.00 | $24,960 |
| 75% of workers | $13.55 | $28,190 |
| 90% of workers | $14.25 | $29,640 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $24,170 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $23,930 | 310 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,620 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,050 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $25,490 |
| Bakers | $28,020 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,790 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,260 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,440 |
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