Cooks, Short Order pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for cooks, short order is $12.63 an hour ($26,260 a year). About 1,990 people work in this job there.
That is 27% lower than the U.S. median ($35,880). Louisiana ranks 45th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, short order in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $9.47 | $19,690 |
| 25% of workers | $10.09 | $20,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $12.63 | $26,260 |
| 75% of workers | $17.03 | $35,420 |
| 90% of workers | $19.49 | $40,530 |
Cooks, Short Order pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $33,540 | 360 |
| Hammond | $31,800 | 70 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $25,050 | 200 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $24,720 | 500 |
| Lafayette | $24,340 | 0 |
| Monroe | $23,350 | 0 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, short order
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.2% over ten years, declining · about 17,400 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 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,960 |
| Bakers | $28,020 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,790 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $45,570 |
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