How much does a laborer and freight make in Louisiana?
$35,340a year
Median yearly pay for laborer and freights in Louisiana. That is $16.99 an hour or $2,945 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.99
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,150Median: $35,340Highest 10%: $46,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,150 | $11.61 | |
| 25th | $29,350 | $14.11 | |
| Median | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 75th | $41,870 | $20.13 | |
| 90th | $46,890 | $22.54 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,450 |
| New Orleans, LA | $36,380 |
| Slidell, LA | $36,360 |
| Alexandria, LA | $36,190 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $35,740 |
| Hammond, LA | $35,480 |
| Monroe, LA | $35,260 |
| Shreveport, LA | $34,970 |
| Houma, LA | $33,310 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for laborer and freights.
| 48. Alabama | $36,670 |
| 49. Mississippi | $36,400 |
| 50. Arkansas | $35,920 |
| 51. Louisiana | $35,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a laborer and freight make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $16.99 ($35,340 a year).
Do laborer and freights make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $35,340 against $40,240 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for laborer and freight pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays laborer and freights the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $36,450 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.