How much does a weigher make in Louisiana?
$48,890a year
Median yearly pay for weighers in Louisiana. That is $23.50 an hour or $4,074 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.50
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,870Median: $48,890Highest 10%: $60,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,870 | $16.28 | |
| 25th | $37,490 | $18.02 | |
| Median | $48,890 | $23.50 | |
| 75th | $52,810 | $25.39 | |
| 90th | $60,960 | $29.31 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $52,810 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for weighers.
| 9. Kentucky | $49,140 |
| 10. Nebraska | $49,090 |
| 11. Washington | $48,920 |
| 12. Louisiana | $48,890 |
| 13. Illinois | $48,680 |
| 14. Wisconsin | $48,030 |
| 15. Texas | $47,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a weigher make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.50 ($48,890 a year).
Do weighers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $48,890 against $46,380 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for weigher pay?
Louisiana ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays weighers the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $52,810 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.