How much does a food processing worker make in Monroe?
$31,250a year
Median yearly pay for food processing workers in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $15.02 an hour or $2,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.02
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 150
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,650Median: $31,250Highest 10%: $48,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,650 | $14.74 | |
| 25th | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| Median | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| 75th | $38,160 | $18.35 | |
| 90th | $48,410 | $23.27 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for food processing workers.
| Hammond, LA | $36,620 |
| New Orleans, LA | $30,430 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $29,660 |
| Lafayette, LA | $29,570 |
| Slidell, LA | $28,970 |
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Salaries for every job in Monroe, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a food processing worker make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $15.02 ($31,250 a year).
Do food processing workers make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $31,250 against $39,680 nationally, 21% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $31,230, so Monroe pays 0% more.
Where does Monroe rank for food processing worker pay?
139 of 150 metro areas with data.
How much does a food processing worker make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,410 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.