How much does a meat make in Louisiana?
$27,850a year
Median yearly pay for meats in Louisiana. That is $13.39 an hour or $2,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.39
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,570Median: $27,850Highest 10%: $38,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,570 | $10.37 | |
| 25th | $24,130 | $11.60 | |
| Median | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| 75th | $34,990 | $16.82 | |
| 90th | $38,120 | $18.33 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $28,630 |
| Monroe, LA | $26,670 |
| Houma, LA | $23,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for meats.
| 47. New Mexico | $31,240 |
| 48. Florida | $31,160 |
| 49. Alabama | $31,080 |
| 50. Louisiana | $27,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meat make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.39 ($27,850 a year).
Do meats make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,850 against $38,300 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for meat pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays meats the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $28,630 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.