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Laborer Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$16.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,890/year ($2,491/month) for a single filer
Laborer pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $24,150 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,890 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 43,730 Laborer jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 53-7062, “Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Laborer salary of $35,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,890 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $35,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,061 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,704 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$685 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,890 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,491 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Louisiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Laborer make in Louisiana?
- The median Laborer salary in Louisiana is $35,340 per year ($16.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,350 and $41,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Laborer in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $35,340, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $29,890 per year ($2,491 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Laborer jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 43,730 Laborer jobs in Louisiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Louisiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Louisiana.