Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for food processing workers, all other is $15.02 an hour ($31,230 a year). About 2,950 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($39,680). Louisiana ranks 45th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food processing workers, all other in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.25 | $23,410 |
| 25% of workers | $13.93 | $28,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.02 | $31,230 |
| 75% of workers | $17.77 | $36,960 |
| 90% of workers | $21.15 | $43,990 |
Food Processing Workers, All Other pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $36,620 | 260 |
| Monroe | $31,250 | 280 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $30,430 | 620 |
| Baton Rouge | $29,660 | 170 |
| Lafayette | $29,570 | 270 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $29,260 | 30 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $28,970 | 140 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food processing workers, all other
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Bakers | $28,020 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $36,790 |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | $27,850 |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | $40,120 |
| Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders | $44,440 |
| Food Batchmakers | $34,620 |
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