How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make in Louisiana?
$38,370a year
Median yearly pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders in Louisiana. That is $18.45 an hour or $3,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.45
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,370Median: $38,370Highest 10%: $55,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,370 | $12.20 | |
| 25th | $29,980 | $14.41 | |
| Median | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| 75th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| 90th | $55,640 | $26.75 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Monroe, LA | $45,220 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $42,880 |
| Houma, LA | $41,660 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,810 |
| Alexandria, LA | $38,260 |
| Hammond, LA | $36,410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $36,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for packaging and filling machine operator and tenders.
| 39. Texas | $38,950 |
| 40. Alaska | $38,730 |
| 41. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 42. Louisiana | $38,370 |
| 43. Rhode Island | $38,330 |
| 44. Alabama | $37,820 |
| 45. Arkansas | $37,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a packaging and filling machine operator and tender make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $18.45 ($38,370 a year).
Do packaging and filling machine operator and tenders make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $38,370 against $43,220 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for packaging and filling machine operator and tender pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays packaging and filling machine operator and tenders the most?
Monroe, LA, with a median of $45,220 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.