Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other Salary in Louisiana
Find out how your pay in Louisiana:
- Compares to surrounding states
- Ranks in the US
Then click on other states to see how they compare.
Salary for Workers in Louisiana vs. surrounding states
Blue areas make more money than Louisiana.
Red areas make less money than Louisiana.
Louisiana pays more than most surrounding states.
| Area | Annual Avg. Pay | Hourly Avg. Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1,800 more/yr | $0.87 more/hr |
| Louisiana | $33,100.00/yr | $15.91/hr |
| Oklahoma | $360 less/yr | $0.17 less/hr |
| Florida | $1,510 less/yr | $0.72 less/hr |
| Alabama | $2,960 less/yr | $1.42 less/hr |
| Arkansas | $3,600 less/yr | $1.73 less/hr |
| Mississippi | $3,700 less/yr | $1.77 less/hr |
How salary for workers in Louisiana ranks in the US
The average pay for workers in Louisiana is $33,100 per year, or $15.91 per hour.
Louisiana pays workers $7,490 (29.2%) more per year than Kansas, the lowest paid state ($25,610) in the US.
Louisiana pays workers $15,680 (32.1%) less per year than Alaska, the highest paid state ($48,780) in the US.
Data from the May 2020 Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics program, conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
February 1, 2022