Childcare Workers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Childcare Workers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $21,938 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -31.6% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 8,650 childcare workers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $20,810 to $23,630 depending on location.
$21,938
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$23,630
Highest paying metro
$20,810
Lowest paying metro
8,650
Employed in Louisiana
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $23,630 | $21,700 | $29,800 | 1,880 |
| Slidell, LA | $22,400 | $20,960 | $28,330 | 610 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $22,300 | $21,400 | $28,990 | 1,820 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $22,240 | $21,400 | $28,570 | 270 |
| Houma, LA | $22,080 | $20,250 | $27,660 | 310 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,020 | $20,160 | $27,980 | 850 |
| Lafayette, LA | $21,780 | $20,460 | $27,700 | 1,150 |
| Hammond, LA | $21,770 | $18,040 | $27,570 | 390 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $21,690 | $20,760 | $27,560 | 320 |
| Alexandria, LA | $21,630 | $20,630 | $28,120 | 320 |
| Central Louisiana | $20,900 | $17,620 | $26,710 | 320 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $20,810 | $18,270 | $26,010 | 410 |