Helpers--Production Workers Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $40,640 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.54
10th percentile $22,400
90th percentile $59,230
Employed locally 90
National median $38,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,400
    25th
    $30,500
    50th (median)
    $40,640
    75th
    $48,750
    90th
    $59,230

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Production Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $56,640
    Pittsfield, MA $53,250
    Lewiston, ID-WA $53,010
    Reading, PA $52,780
    Napa, CA $52,460
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $50,790

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Processing Workers, All Other $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $78,770
    Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing $44,200
    Woodworkers, All Other $45,140
    Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $37,280
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Production Workers make per hour in Central Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Central Louisiana is $19.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

    Is Central Louisiana above or below average for Helpers--Production Workers salaries?

    The median Helpers--Production Workers salary in Central Louisiana is 6.3% above the national median of $38,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Production Workers in Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Helpers--Production Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,400 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,500.