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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$32,990
- Baton Rouge$31,590
- Lake Charles$30,280
- Slidell$30,280
- Shreveport$29,650
- Lafayette$28,720
- Hammond$28,640
- Houma$28,530
- Alexandria$27,780
- Monroe$27,650
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $32,990 | $30,520 | $28,190 | $28,084 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $31,590 | $29,910 | $27,240 | $27,001 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $30,280 | $28,550 | $26,890 | $25,988 | 86 |
| Slidell | $30,280 | $29,050 | $24,850 | $25,988 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $29,650 | $28,440 | $24,180 | $25,501 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $28,720 | $27,660 | $23,440 | $24,781 | 87 |
| Hammond | $28,640 | $27,130 | $23,540 | $24,719 | 84 |
| Houma | $28,530 | $27,690 | $23,190 | $24,634 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $27,780 | $27,220 | $23,040 | $24,040 | 86 |
| Monroe | $27,650 | $27,090 | $22,560 | $23,937 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 35-2014.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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