How much does a personal care and service worker make in Louisiana?
$33,060a year
Median yearly pay for personal care and service workers in Louisiana. That is $15.89 an hour or $2,755 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.89
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,980Median: $33,060Highest 10%: $52,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,980 | $10.57 | |
| 25th | $26,260 | $12.63 | |
| Median | $33,060 | $15.89 | |
| 75th | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 90th | $52,400 | $25.19 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $41,330 |
| New Orleans, LA | $36,440 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $36,410 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $36,260 |
| Lafayette, LA | $32,910 |
| Slidell, LA | $32,030 |
| Houma, LA | $29,240 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for personal care and service workers.
| 29. West Virginia | $33,320 |
| 30. North Carolina | $33,290 |
| 31. Wisconsin | $33,280 |
| 32. Louisiana | $33,060 |
| 33. Michigan | $32,150 |
| 34. Tennessee | $32,070 |
| 35. Minnesota | $31,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a personal care and service worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $15.89 ($33,060 a year).
Do personal care and service workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $33,060 against $41,600 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for personal care and service worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 46 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays personal care and service workers the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $41,330 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.