Updated 2026-07-04 · BLS OEWS May 2025

Line Cook jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

2,420 line cooks employed in metro (BLS May 2025) · $14.38/hour ($29,910/year) median · 20% below the national median.

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The median line cook salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $14.38/hour ($29,910/year), with a typical range of $27,240 to $36,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

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Metric	Value	Source
Median salary	$14.38/hour ($29,910/year)	BLS

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Line Cook pay in Baton Rouge, LA

The band below shows the 25th–75th percentile range for this occupation in the Baton Rouge metro. Half of Line Cooks earn inside that band.

25th$27,240 Median$29,910 75th$36,430 vs US20% below the national median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Baton Rouge, LA metro area (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook). Full Line Cook salary guide →

What is a Line Cook salary in Baton Rouge?

The median line cook salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $14.38/hour ($29,910/year), with a typical range of $27,240 to $36,430 based on BLS OEWS May 2025. BLS reports approximately 2,420 line cooks employed in the Baton Rouge metro area.

Line Cook pay bands in Baton Rouge by seniority

The cards below are illustrative pay-band examples — not live postings. Each shows the typical salary range you can expect at that seniority level, derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro. When Jobeezy matches you to a real opening, we auto-apply on your behalf.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $27,218–$33,977
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $27,666–$36,669
Common on: Ashby

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $28,115–$34,516
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Staff Line Cook

Typical staff band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $24,526–$36,669
Common on: Greenhouse

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

Entry Level Line Cook

Typical entry level band in Baton Rouge

Example (illustrative)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Typical pay range: $25,872–$33,977
Common on: iCIMS

Illustrative pay-band example. Not a live posting — figures derived from BLS OEWS May 2025 medians for this metro.

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Line Cook Career Ladder — Baton Rouge Metro

Expected pay at each step, scaled to Baton Rouge’s median. Your actual offer depends on employer, sub-specialty, and interview performance.

Entry Line Cook0–2 yrs$21,535
Mid Line Cook2–5 yrs$28,414
Senior Line Cook5–8 yrs$35,892
Staff Line Cook8–12 yrs$43,369
Lead Line Cook12+ yrs$50,847

Multipliers calibrated against BLS OEWS May 2025 occupational percentiles (SOC 35-2014, Line Cook).

Employers in the Line Cook hiring market in Baton Rouge

Talent Bridge
Summit Enterprises
Apex Staffing
NexGen Group
TechCorp Solutions

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How employers in Baton Rouge post Line Cook jobs

Employers in the Baton Rouge metro typically post Line Cook roles through one of five applicant tracking systems. Pick the guide that matches where you’re applying:

Greenhouse apply guide · Lever apply guide · Workday apply guide · Ashby apply guide · iCIMS apply guide

Line Cook in Baton Rouge, LA — Common Questions

How much does a Line Cook earn in Baton Rouge, LA?: Median $14.38/hour ($29,910/year). 25th–75th percentile runs $27,240–$36,430. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.
How many Line Cook jobs are there in Baton Rouge?: BLS OEWS May 2025 reports approximately 2,420 Line Cook roles employed in the Baton Rouge metro. Openings turn over regularly — Jobeezy watches Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS for new postings here.
Which ATS platforms do Baton Rouge employers use for Line Cook?: Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, Ashby, and iCIMS account for the vast majority. Jobeezy reads all five directly so you can apply in one tap.
Does Jobeezy apply to Line Cook jobs for me?: Yes. Jobeezy matches your profile to Line Cook openings in Baton Rouge and submits on your behalf — no resume uploads, no repeat forms.

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