Louisiana

Cooks, Fast Food Salary in Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$25,130
-22.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$12.08
 
10th Percentile
$20,890
Entry level
90th Percentile
$29,640
Senior level
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Salary Range

Cooks, Fast Foods in Louisiana earn between $20,890 and $29,640, with a mean of $25,130. The national average for this role is $32,350.

$25,130 mean
10th Percentile$20,89090th Percentile$29,640

How Louisiana Compares

LocationMean Salary
Louisiana$25,130
National Average$32,350
District of Columbia$43,710
Hawaii$41,670
California$41,490
Washington$41,420
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Louisiana. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.