How much does a life make in Louisiana?
$53,360a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in Louisiana. That is $25.65 an hour or $4,447 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.65
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,300Median: $53,360Highest 10%: $85,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,300 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| Median | $53,360 | $25.65 | |
| 75th | $65,360 | $31.42 | |
| 90th | $85,350 | $41.03 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $64,400 |
| Houma, LA | $57,160 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $53,360 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,280 |
| New Orleans, LA | $46,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lifes.
| 34. New Mexico | $56,420 |
| 35. New Jersey | $55,980 |
| 36. Nevada | $54,070 |
| 37. Louisiana | $53,360 |
| 38. Montana | $52,260 |
| 39. South Dakota | $51,630 |
| 40. Hawaii | $50,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $25.65 ($53,360 a year).
Do lifes make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $53,360 against $62,280 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for life pay?
Louisiana ranks 37 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays lifes the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $64,400 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.