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Food Prep Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$11.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $20,727/year ($1,727/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $17,970 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $23,620 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $28,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $34,190 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,920 Food Prep Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $23,620 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $20,727 — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
| Gross (median) | $23,620 |
| Federal income tax | −$752 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,807 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$334 |
| Take-home (annual) | $20,727 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,727 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Louisiana is $23,620 per year ($11.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,480 and $28,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $23,620, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $20,727 per year ($1,727 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 30,920 Food Prep Worker jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.