How much does a child make in Louisiana?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Louisiana. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $75,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,260 | $16.95 | |
| 25th | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $63,310 | $30.44 | |
| 90th | $75,110 | $36.11 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $62,640 |
| Houma, LA | $60,590 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $60,440 |
| New Orleans, LA | $59,940 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $47,490 |
| Monroe, LA | $42,290 |
| Shreveport, LA | $42,160 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,340 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 24. Wisconsin | $59,280 |
| 25. Michigan | $59,270 |
| 26. Kentucky | $59,100 |
| 27. Louisiana | $56,800 |
| 28. Montana | $56,780 |
| 29. Florida | $56,550 |
| 30. Wyoming | $56,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do childs make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $56,800 against $59,550 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for child pay?
Louisiana ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays childs the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $62,640 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.