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Cutters and Trimmers, Hand Salary in Louisiana

Cutters and Trimmers, Hands in Louisiana make a median of $23,890 a year, or about $11.49 an hour. The range runs from $18K at the entry level to $29K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Louisiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$24K
Median annual
$11.49/hr
Hourly rate
$18K
Entry level (10th %)
$29K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $24K get you in Louisiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$1,712/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,191/mo
Rent as % of take-home69.6% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$27,372/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$521/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Louisiana

Bar chart showing Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $17,960, 25th percentile $23,890, median $23,890, 75th percentile $23,890, 90th percentile $29,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$18K25th$24KMedian$24K75th$24K90th$29K
Bar chart showing Cutters and Trimmers, Hand salary percentiles in Louisiana: 10th percentile $17,960, 25th percentile $23,890, median $23,890, 75th percentile $23,890, 90th percentile $29,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level cutters and trimmers, hands (10th percentile) start around $18K. Mid-career wages sit at $24K. Top earners bring in $29K or more, a $11K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do cutters and trimmers, hands make in Louisiana?

The median is $23,890 a year, that works out to about $11 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $17,960, and experienced cutters and trimmers, hands can clear $29,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $24K enough to live in Louisiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $1,712/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,191/month, which eats 69.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a cutters and trimmers, hand salary go in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median cutters and trimmers, hand salary is worth about $27,372 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do cutters and trimmers, hands get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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