How much does a production make in Louisiana?
$60,120a year
Median yearly pay for productions in Louisiana. That is $28.90 an hour or $5,010 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.90
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,680Median: $60,120Highest 10%: $98,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,680 | $18.60 | |
| 25th | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $60,120 | $28.90 | |
| 75th | $76,050 | $36.56 | |
| 90th | $98,180 | $47.20 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,630 |
| New Orleans, LA | $61,620 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $61,420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,510 |
| Hammond, LA | $58,290 |
| Slidell, LA | $53,370 |
| Houma, LA | $51,410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,880 |
| Alexandria, LA | $47,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for productions.
| 20. Iowa | $60,320 |
| 21. Massachusetts | $60,280 |
| 22. Maine | $60,200 |
| 23. Louisiana | $60,120 |
| 24. Idaho | $59,950 |
| 25. Pennsylvania | $59,240 |
| 26. Indiana | $58,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $28.90 ($60,120 a year).
Do productions make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $60,120 against $59,650 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for production pay?
Louisiana ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays productions the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $64,630 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.