DOL Median (Louisiana)
$42,037
vs National
-14.8%
National: $49,358BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$46,043
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$42,037
-14.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$49,358
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisiana earns $42,037 in nominal terms, which is 14.8% below the national average of $49,358. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $46,043 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fogo de Chao Holdings inc | $52,250 | 134 |
| Chans Inc. | $42,037 | 3 |
| Chicken Mart Inc. | $38,438 | 1 |
| Vasko Inc. | N/A | 4 |
| La Casa Del Sol, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| R & E Chevron LLC | N/A | 1 |
| VK&SK Inc | N/A | 1 |
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New York City, NY · $110,000Rockville, MA · $95,000LITTLE NECK, NE · $86,258Palm Beach, FL · $84,867Belmont, MA · $81,661Top-Paying Roles in Louisiana
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How much does a Chefs and Head Cooks make in Louisiana?
The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Louisiana is $42,037 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Chefs and Head Cooks?
A Chefs and Head Cooks in Louisiana earns 14.8% less than the national median of $49,358, or $46,043 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.