How much does a baker make in Louisiana?
$28,020a year
Median yearly pay for bakers in Louisiana. That is $13.47 an hour or $2,335 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.47
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,930Median: $28,020Highest 10%: $40,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,930 | $10.54 | |
| 25th | $23,540 | $11.32 | |
| Median | $28,020 | $13.47 | |
| 75th | $35,690 | $17.16 | |
| 90th | $40,780 | $19.61 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $28,860 |
| New Orleans, LA | $28,530 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,510 |
| Lafayette, LA | $28,040 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,020 |
| Slidell, LA | $27,370 |
| Monroe, LA | $27,340 |
| Hammond, LA | $26,240 |
| Houma, LA | $26,210 |
| Alexandria, LA | $25,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for bakers.
| 48. Arkansas | $30,380 |
| 49. Mississippi | $28,920 |
| 50. West Virginia | $28,480 |
| 51. Louisiana | $28,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a baker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.47 ($28,020 a year).
Do bakers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $28,020 against $37,160 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for baker pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays bakers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $28,860 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.