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How much does a helpers--production worker make in Lafayette?

$36,280a year

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $17.44 an hour or $3,023 a month.

Hourly
$17.44
Vs. national median
-7%
Rank among cities
259 of 317
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,620Median: $36,280Highest 10%: $48,730
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,620$13.28
25th$30,080$14.46
Median$36,280$17.44
75th$42,490$20.43
90th$48,730$23.43

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for helpers--production workers.

New Orleans, LA$39,250
Shreveport, LA$37,680
Lake Charles, LA$37,440
Houma, LA$36,830
Baton Rouge, LA$36,770
Slidell, LA$34,510
Monroe, LA$33,980
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Related jobs in Lafayette

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$69,720
Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$64,950
Machinist$59,830
Welder$57,750
Multiple Machine Tool Setter$51,830
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$49,930
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$49,380
Separating$45,910
Coating$45,820
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$45,080
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a helpers--production worker make an hour in Lafayette?

The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $17.44 ($36,280 a year).

Do helpers--production workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?

No: $36,280 against $39,070 nationally, 7% less.

How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $36,400, so Lafayette pays 0% more.

Where does Lafayette rank for helpers--production worker pay?

259 of 317 metro areas with data.

How much does a helpers--production worker make starting out in Lafayette?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,730 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.