How much does a production worker make in Louisiana?
$45,210a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in Louisiana. That is $21.74 an hour or $3,768 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.74
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,520Median: $45,210Highest 10%: $63,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| 25th | $36,460 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $45,210 | $21.74 | |
| 75th | $50,270 | $24.17 | |
| 90th | $63,070 | $30.32 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Lafayette, LA | $38,470 |
| Alexandria, LA | $31,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for production workers.
| 10. Maine | $46,470 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $45,780 |
| 12. Hawaii | $45,300 |
| 13. Louisiana | $45,210 |
| 14. Connecticut | $45,140 |
| 15. North Dakota | $45,100 |
| 16. South Dakota | $44,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $21.74 ($45,210 a year).
Do production workers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $45,210 against $40,110 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for production worker pay?
Louisiana ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays production workers the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $63,070 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.