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Louisiana Minimum Wage
As listed by the U.S. Department of Labor on 07/01/2026.
- Minimum wage (federal)
- $7.25/hr
- No state minimum wage law
- Yearly at 40 hours a week
- $15,080
- 52 weeks
- Louisiana median wage
- $21.89/hr
- BLS, May 2025
- Minimum as share of median
- 33%
Lowest paying jobs in Louisiana
Median hourly wage, occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | 33,870 | $15,080 | $22,350 |
| Gambling Dealers | 2,650 | $17,760 | $35,070 |
| Bartenders | 10,140 | $20,850 | $25,250 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 3,670 | $21,820 | $25,560 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 6,440 | $22,060 | $23,320 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | 660 | $22,240 | $24,230 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | 1,380 | $22,460 | $24,960 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 45,060 | $22,520 | $24,430 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | 2,850 | $22,680 | $24,390 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,720 | $22,800 | $24,580 |
| Childcare Workers | 8,000 | $22,900 | $25,470 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 990 | $23,390 | $26,860 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the minimum wage in Louisiana?
- Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so most employers must pay the federal minimum of $7.25 an hour.
- How much is the Louisiana minimum wage per year?
- At $7.25 an hour, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks comes to $15,080 before taxes.