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Food Preparation Workers in Louisiana earned a median of $23,620 a year ($11.36 an hour) in May 2025, 33% below the national median of $35,320; 30,920 were employed there, ranking #52 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $23,620 | $35,320 |
| Mean annual wage | $25,580 | $35,290 |
| Median hourly wage | $11.36 | $16.98 |
| 10th percentile | $17,970 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $21,480 | $29,950 |
| 75th percentile | $28,670 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $34,190 | $45,340 |
| Employment | 30,920 | 893,600 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 15.98 | — |
| Location quotient | 2.78 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.