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Maintenance Worker Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,558/year ($3,047/month) for a single filer
Maintenance Worker pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,350 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,960 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 21,490 Maintenance Worker jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 49-9071, “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Maintenance Worker salary of $43,960 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 $36,558 — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
| Gross (median) | $43,960 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,095 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,363 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$944 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,558 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,047 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Maintenance Worker make in Louisiana?
- The median Maintenance Worker salary in Louisiana is $43,960 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,350 and $57,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Maintenance Worker in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $43,960, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $36,558 per year ($3,047 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.8%.
- How many Maintenance Worker jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 21,490 Maintenance Worker 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.