Louisiana Institution and Cafeteria Cooks: Schools and Careers

Fast Facts for Cafeteria Cooks in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: Monroe, Alexandria and Lake Charles
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: New Orleans, Lafayette and Baton Rouge
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport

Salaries for Cafeteria Cooks in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: New Orleans, Lafayette and Houma
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Cafeteria Cooks

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Cafeteria Cooks relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Monroe120$23,550
Shreveport-Bossier City370$24,110
Hammond60$23,660
Lafayette490$22,730
Lake Charles90$25,250
Baton Rouge810$22,740
Houma-Thibodaux220$25,960
New Orleans-Metairie730$27,450
Alexandria80$26,670
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