How much does a production worker make in Lafayette?
$38,470a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $18.50 an hour or $3,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.50
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 211 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,800Median: $38,470Highest 10%: $52,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| 25th | $33,330 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 75th | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 90th | $52,000 | $25.00 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Slidell, LA | $63,070 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,590 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $46,400 |
| Houma, LA | $45,410 |
| New Orleans, LA | $44,520 |
| Shreveport, LA | $44,260 |
| Monroe, LA | $39,280 |
| Hammond, LA | $39,150 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,790 |
Related jobs in Lafayette
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Lafayette, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $18.50 ($38,470 a year).
Do production workers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $38,470 against $40,110 nationally, 4% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $45,210, so Lafayette pays 15% less.
Where does Lafayette rank for production worker pay?
211 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,000 or more.
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.