How much does a childcare worker make in Louisiana?
$22,900a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Louisiana. That is $11.01 an hour or $1,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $11.01
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,650Median: $22,900Highest 10%: $33,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,650 | $8.97 | |
| 25th | $21,390 | $10.28 | |
| Median | $22,900 | $11.01 | |
| 75th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 90th | $33,610 | $16.16 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $27,630 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $25,550 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,610 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,590 |
| Alexandria, LA | $22,350 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,150 |
| Houma, LA | $22,100 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,840 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $21,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 46. South Dakota | $27,940 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $27,730 |
| 48. West Virginia | $27,710 |
| 49. Louisiana | $22,900 |
| 50. Alabama | $22,720 |
| 51. Mississippi | $22,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $11.01 ($22,900 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $22,900 against $34,980 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for childcare worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 49 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays childcare workers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $27,630 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.