Is New Orleans a strong pay market for Fast Food Workers?

At a $25,470 median, New Orleans is $5,730 (18%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $31,200. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.

How can I earn more as a Fast Food Worker in New Orleans?

Target employers paying toward the $28,580 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Fast Food Worker openings in New Orleans and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

Fast Food Worker Salary in New Orleans, LA

Median: $12.25/hour ($25,470/year) — $5,730 (18%) below the national median. Range: $22,990–$28,580.

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Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Fast Food Worker salary guide

The median Fast Food Worker salary in New Orleans, LA is $12.25/hour ($25,470/year) ($5,730 (18%) below the national median), with a typical range of $22,990–$28,580. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
Metric	Value	Source
Median	$12.25/hour ($25,470/year)	BLS
Range	$22,990–$28,580	BLS

### Key facts for Fast Food Worker in New Orleans Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Fast Food Worker Salary in New Orleans vs. National Average

25th Pct (New Orleans) $22,990

Median (New Orleans) $25,470

75th Pct (New Orleans) $28,580

National median: $31,200/yr. New Orleans is $5,730 (18%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area (SOC 35-3023, Fast Food Worker).

Fast Food Worker pay in New Orleans, LA — common questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker make in New Orleans, LA?: The median Fast Food Worker salary in New Orleans, LA is $12.25/hour ($25,470/year) ($5,730 (18%) below the national median), with a typical range of $22,990–$28,580 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is New Orleans a strong pay market for Fast Food Workers?: At a $25,470 median, New Orleans is $5,730 (18%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $31,200. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
How can I earn more as a Fast Food Worker in New Orleans?: Target employers paying toward the $28,580 (75th-percentile) mark and anchor your negotiation to the BLS band. Jobeezy fit-scores Fast Food Worker openings in New Orleans and auto-applies, so you reach more high-paying employers fast.

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