Helpers--Production Workers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for helpers--production workers is $17.50 an hour ($36,400 a year). About 3,710 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($39,070). Louisiana ranks 43rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for helpers--production workers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.54 | $28,160 |
| 25% of workers | $15.28 | $31,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.50 | $36,400 |
| 75% of workers | $20.52 | $42,690 |
| 90% of workers | $23.61 | $49,100 |
Helpers--Production Workers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $39,250 | 710 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $37,680 | 250 |
| Lake Charles | $37,440 | 210 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $36,830 | 270 |
| Baton Rouge | $36,770 | 990 |
| Lafayette | $36,280 | 330 |
| Hammond | $34,720 | 40 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $34,510 | 100 |
| Monroe | $33,980 | 170 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for helpers--production workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.2% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)
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