Helpers--Production Workers pay in Louisiana
$38,150avg. a year
$18.34 an hour · 3,710 employed
Helpers--Production Workers in Louisiana earn an average of $38,150 a year. That is $2,970 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120. The best-paying metro area is Lake Charles, LA at $40,280.
$36,400Median pay
$18.34Average hourly
+8%Avg. pay since 2020
#42Of 49 states
Top-paying Louisiana metro areas
Average pay for helpers--production workers by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
1210 jobs
Lake Charles, LA
$40,280
$19.36 an hour
2710 jobs
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
$39,970
$19.22 an hour
3990 jobs
Baton Rouge, LA
$39,690
$19.08 an hour
4250 jobs
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
$38,770
$18.64 an hour
5270 jobs
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
$37,450
$18.01 an hour
640 jobs
Hammond, LA
$37,260
$17.92 an hour
7330 jobs
Lafayette, LA
$37,220
$17.89 an hour
8100 jobs
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA
$36,090
$17.35 an hour
9170 jobs
Monroe, LA
$33,730
$16.21 an hour
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Helpers--Production Workers pay in Louisiana, charted
Pay over time
Louisiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Louisiana helpers--production workers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Louisiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41,120 | $19.77 |
| Louisiana | $38,150 | $18.34 |
| Arkansas | $37,610 | $18.08 |
| Texas | $37,550 | $18.06 |
| Mississippi | $35,890 | $17.26 |
Related jobs in Louisiana
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$57,380
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40,030
- Production Workers, All Other$45,710
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$79,770
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$51,670
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,140
Average pay, Louisiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do helpers--production workers make in Louisiana?
The average is $38,150 a year, and the median is $36,400. That is $2,970 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $41,120.
What is the hourly wage in Louisiana?
$18.34 an hour on average; the median is $17.50.
Where in Louisiana do they earn the most?
Lake Charles, LA ($40,280), followed by New Orleans-Metairie, LA ($39,970). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Monroe, LA ($33,730).
How does Louisiana rank?
Louisiana ranks #42 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 51-9198. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national helpers--production workers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.