How much does a food processing worker make in Louisiana?
$31,230a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in Louisiana. That is $15.01 an hour or $2,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.01
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,410Median: $31,230Highest 10%: $43,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,410 | $11.25 | |
| 25th | $28,970 | $13.93 | |
| Median | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| 75th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 90th | $43,990 | $21.15 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hammond, LA | $36,620 |
| Monroe, LA | $31,250 |
| New Orleans, LA | $30,430 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $29,660 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,570 |
| Houma, LA | $29,260 |
| Slidell, LA | $28,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food processing workers.
| 42. Rhode Island | $34,770 |
| 43. New Jersey | $34,670 |
| 44. New Mexico | $34,560 |
| 45. Louisiana | $31,230 |
| 46. Nevada | $30,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.01 ($31,230 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $31,230 against $39,680 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for food processing worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 46 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays food processing workers the most?
Hammond, LA, with a median of $36,620 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.