DOL Median (Louisiana)
$16,973
vs National
-21.4%
National: $21,600BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,590
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$16,973
-21.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$21,600
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Food Preparation Workers in Louisiana earns $16,973 in nominal terms, which is 21.4% below the national average of $21,600. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,590 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Young Jin K LLC | $17,576 | 4 |
| Choi and Keum Inc | $16,973 | 1 |
| KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Philly's Grill | N/A | 1 |
| DOO K INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Do Wool Inc | N/A | 1 |
| Philly Dat Up LLC | N/A | 1 |
| DOO & KUE LLC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Food Preparation Workers make in Louisiana?
The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Louisiana is $16,973 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Food Preparation Workers?
A Food Preparation Workers in Louisiana earns 21.4% less than the national median of $21,600, or $18,590 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.