Bakers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for bakers is $13.47 an hour ($28,020 a year). About 2,450 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($37,160). Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bakers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.54 | $21,930 |
| 25% of workers | $11.32 | $23,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.47 | $28,020 |
| 75% of workers | $17.16 | $35,690 |
| 90% of workers | $19.61 | $40,780 |
Bakers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $28,860 | 210 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $28,530 | 700 |
| Lake Charles | $28,510 | 110 |
| Lafayette | $28,040 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge | $28,020 | 450 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $27,370 | 150 |
| Monroe | $27,340 | 90 |
| Hammond | $26,240 | 70 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $26,210 | 100 |
| Alexandria | $25,740 | 80 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bakers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 36,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $23,620 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $29,050 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $25,490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $24,960 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,790 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $45,570 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $26,260 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,440 |
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