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Cooks, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$32,950
- Baton Rouge$32,150
- Shreveport$31,480
- Houma$29,960
- Lafayette$29,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $32,950 | $30,840 | $28,860 | $28,053 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $32,150 | $28,930 | $28,070 | $27,434 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $31,480 | $29,450 | $26,830 | $26,916 | 85 |
| Houma | $29,960 | $26,430 | $25,430 | $25,740 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $29,090 | $26,140 | $26,140 | $25,067 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Cooks, All Other salary in other states
More about pay in Louisiana
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2019.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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