How much does an agricultural worker make in Louisiana?
$38,160a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural workers in Louisiana. That is $18.35 an hour or $3,180 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.35
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 23
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,850Median: $38,160Highest 10%: $64,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,850 | $12.43 | |
| 25th | $33,120 | $15.92 | |
| Median | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 75th | $52,990 | $25.48 | |
| 90th | $64,890 | $31.20 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for agricultural workers.
| 11. Georgia | $39,310 |
| 12. Oregon | $38,930 |
| 13. Idaho | $38,790 |
| 14. Louisiana | $38,160 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $37,720 |
| 16. Maryland | $37,680 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $35,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.35 ($38,160 a year).
Do agricultural workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,160 against $39,850 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for agricultural worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 14 of 23 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays agricultural workers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $47,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.