Food Service Managers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for food service managers is $29.52 an hour ($61,400 a year). About 1,950 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Louisiana ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.30 | $40,140 |
| 25% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.52 | $61,400 |
| 75% of workers | $37.50 | $77,990 |
| 90% of workers | $49.84 | $103,660 |
Food Service Managers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $71,810 | 580 |
| Baton Rouge | $65,780 | 380 |
| Alexandria | $62,990 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $60,880 | 60 |
| Lafayette | $50,180 | 270 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $49,580 | 80 |
| Lake Charles | $48,480 | 110 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $48,160 | 170 |
| Hammond | $47,540 | 50 |
| Monroe | $45,800 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $103,140 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,550 |
| Construction Managers | $110,010 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $83,360 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $98,840 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $49,990 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $82,090 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 |
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