How much does a farmworker and laborer make in Louisiana?
$33,260a year
Median yearly pay for farmworker and laborers in Louisiana. That is $15.99 an hour or $2,772 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.99
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,860Median: $33,260Highest 10%: $43,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,860 | $10.99 | |
| 25th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| Median | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| 75th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 90th | $43,680 | $21.00 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,280 |
| New Orleans, LA | $36,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for farmworker and laborers.
| 35. North Carolina | $33,870 |
| 36. Utah | $33,490 |
| 37. Nevada | $33,280 |
| 38. Louisiana | $33,260 |
| 39. Delaware | $33,090 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $33,090 |
| 41. Kentucky | $33,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a farmworker and laborer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.99 ($33,260 a year).
Do farmworker and laborers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $33,260 against $35,660 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for farmworker and laborer pay?
Louisiana ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays farmworker and laborers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $36,280 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.