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Salaries in Louisiana by Occupation

Average pay by occupation in Louisiana: 36 jobs ranked by annual salary, from official U.S. BLS OEWS wage data. Use the links to jump to a Louisiana salary table.

Source: U.S. BLS OEWS · Last verified: 2026-10-08 · Methodology

Louisiana pay by occupation

OccupationHourlyYearly
Financial Managers$68.59$142,670
Marketing Managers$65.49$136,210
Software Developers$52.06$108,270
Information Security Analysts$48.47$100,810
Project Management Specialists$46.19$96,070
Data Scientists$42.54$88,480
Registered Nurses$40.48$84,190
Web Developers$39.25$81,640
Accountants and Auditors$38.04$79,130
Human Resources Specialists$31.91$66,370
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$30.65$63,750
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$30.11$62,620
Electricians$29.98$62,350
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$29.41$61,170
Computer User Support Specialists$28.70$59,700
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$27.97$58,170
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$27.35$56,880
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$27.21$56,590
Graphic Designers$26.37$54,850
Chefs and Head Cooks$25.40$52,820
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$24.96$51,930
Carpenters$24.81$51,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$24.64$51,250
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$24.35$50,650
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$23.09$48,020
Light Truck Drivers$21.61$44,940
Customer Service Representatives$18.91$39,340
Phlebotomists$17.99$37,420
Firefighters$17.60$36,610
Medical Assistants$17.40$36,180
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$17.17$35,720
Stockers and Order Fillers$17.10$35,560
Office Clerks, General$16.57$34,470
Receptionists and Information Clerks$15.77$32,800
Retail Salespersons$15.63$32,510
Nursing Assistants$15.51$32,250

Highest-paying occupations in Louisiana

  1. Financial Managers — $142,670 a year
  2. Marketing Managers — $136,210 a year
  3. Software Developers — $108,270 a year
  4. Information Security Analysts — $100,810 a year
  5. Project Management Specialists — $96,070 a year

Frequently asked questions

Which occupation pays the most in Louisiana?

Financial Managers leads, at about $142,670 a year in the latest BLS OEWS release.

Where does the data come from?

Official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS wage data, verified on 2026-10-08. Each occupation links to its full state-by-state table.

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