How much does a cutting make in Louisiana?
$40,870a year
Median yearly pay for cuttings in Louisiana. That is $19.65 an hour or $3,406 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.65
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,730Median: $40,870Highest 10%: $60,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,730 | $17.18 | |
| 25th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| Median | $40,870 | $19.65 | |
| 75th | $48,900 | $23.51 | |
| 90th | $60,960 | $29.31 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,240 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,380 |
| Houma, LA | $42,630 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cuttings.
| 42. Texas | $42,720 |
| 43. Delaware | $41,640 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $40,930 |
| 45. Louisiana | $40,870 |
| 46. Mississippi | $40,650 |
| 47. Idaho | $39,580 |
| 48. Florida | $39,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cutting make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $19.65 ($40,870 a year).
Do cuttings make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $40,870 against $46,330 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for cutting pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays cuttings the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $47,240 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.