How much does a cashier make in Louisiana?
$26,750a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Louisiana. That is $12.86 an hour or $2,229 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.86
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 46,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,300Median: $26,750Highest 10%: $34,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,300 | $9.28 | |
| 25th | $22,130 | $10.64 | |
| Median | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| 75th | $30,170 | $14.50 | |
| 90th | $34,780 | $16.72 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $28,370 |
| Slidell, LA | $27,590 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $27,480 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,110 |
| Alexandria, LA | $26,250 |
| Houma, LA | $25,990 |
| Shreveport, LA | $25,760 |
| Hammond, LA | $25,500 |
| Lafayette, LA | $24,920 |
| Monroe, LA | $24,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 46. Alabama | $28,250 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $28,180 |
| 48. Arkansas | $27,670 |
| 49. Louisiana | $26,750 |
| 50. Mississippi | $26,390 |
| 51. West Virginia | $26,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $12.86 ($26,750 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $26,750 against $32,880 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cashier pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cashiers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $28,370 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.