Louisiana Workers Log Long Hours for Low Pay | New Orleans News

Louisiana workers are logging the longest hours in the nation—36.4 per week—yet still earn among the lowest wages, averaging just $31.90 hourly and ranking sixth lowest statewide. Despite the grueling schedules, their weekly take-home is about $1,131.68, buoyed by job growth that hit a record 1.69 million private-sector roles in July. Construction and manufacturing lead in hours worked, with construction workers averaging over 44 hours weekly, while leisure and hospitality still lag in pay—even as their hourly rates climb. Meanwhile, trade and professional services saw declines in average hourly earnings, revealing stark disparities beneath the state’s booming job market. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/236253181328a045