salary$27,660 a year$13 an hour · median pay in the Lafayette, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$21,570per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,520per year
Jobs in the area1,430people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Lafayette?
Expensive. Rent of $1,096 a month takes 47.5% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Lafayette, LA?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Lafayette, LA area is $27,660 a year ($13 an hour). Most earn between $21,570 and $36,520.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Lafayette?
Typical rent of $1,096 a month takes 47.5% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lafayette, LA metro area.