How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Baton Rouge?
$36,280a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 240
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,250Median: $36,280Highest 10%: $45,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,250 | $8.77 | |
| 25th | $25,790 | $12.40 | |
| Median | $36,280 | $17.44 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $45,070 | $21.67 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers.
| New Orleans, LA | $36,130 |
Related jobs in Baton Rouge
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming | $55,750 |
| Agricultural Worker | $47,790 |
| Grader and Sorter | $28,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly pay in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $17.44 ($36,280 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Baton Rouge than the national average?
Yes: $36,280 against $35,660 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baton Rouge compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $33,260, so Baton Rouge pays 9% more.
Where does Baton Rouge rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
105 of 240 metro areas with data.
How much does a farmworker and laborer make starting out in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% make $18,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,070 or more.
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.