How much does a production make in New Orleans?
$61,620a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $29.63 an hour or $5,135 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.63
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,180Median: $61,620Highest 10%: $99,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,180 | $19.80 | |
| 25th | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Median | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 75th | $78,860 | $37.91 | |
| 90th | $99,940 | $48.05 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,630 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $61,420 |
| Shreveport, LA | $60,510 |
| Slidell, LA | $53,370 |
| Houma, LA | $51,410 |
| Lafayette, LA | $48,880 |
Related jobs in New Orleans
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Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in New Orleans?
The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $29.63 ($61,620 a year).
Do productions make more in New Orleans than the national average?
Yes: $61,620 against $59,650 nationally, 3% more.
How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $60,120, so New Orleans pays 2% more.
Where does New Orleans rank for production pay?
71 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,940 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.