Median DOL Salary
$89,380
Total DOL Filings
76
Companies Hiring
33
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National avg = 100Location vs National
Sulphur, LA$89,380
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Sulphur, LA is 46.7% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Sulphur
| Employer | Industry | Local Filings | Median Salary | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemtex Environmental Laboratory, Inc. | 7 | $59,280 | Other | |
| Bechtel Energy Inc. | 5 | $135,000 | Other | |
| BRASK INC. | 5 | $77,000 | Other | |
| Westlake Chemical Corporation | 5 | $121,235 | Other | |
| Champion Technology Services, Inc | 5 | $97,760 | Other | |
| CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM | 5 | $45,737 | Other | |
| W. R. Grace & Co. | 4 | $110,000 | Other | |
| AmSpec LLC | 4 | $68,845 | Other | |
| ReCon Management Services, Inc | 4 | $66,850 | Other | |
| Ohmstede Ltd. | 3 | $95,000 | Other | |
| #1 All Seasons Lawn Service, LLC | 3 | $39,749 | Other | |
| IRISNDT Inc. | 3 | $74,173 | Other | |
| RAM KRISHANA, L.L.C. | 2 | $41,500 | Other | |
| Camin Cargo Control, Inc. | 2 | $74,714 | Other | |
| Aegis Therapies, Inc. | 2 | $80,080 | Other | |
| SYCON International LLC | 2 | $69,500 | Other | |
| Bechtel Infrastructure and Power Corporation | 2 | $113,140 | Other | |
| KAEFER LLC | 2 | $150,000 | Other | |
| W.R. GRACE & CO. | 2 | $147,498 | Other | |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | 2 | $49,461 | Other | |
| Synergy Care | 2 | $80,891 | Other | |
| BRASK INC. DBA IEE | 1 | $64,000 | Other | |
| VICK INVESTMENTS LLC | 1 | $60,185 | Other | |
| Rotolo Consultants, Inc. | 1 | $31,554 | Other | |
| MAOLG, LLC | 1 | $52,749 | Other |
Highest-Paying Occupations in Sulphur
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,000 | -43.9% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Louisiana
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Louisiana.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $225,440 | 890 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $212,890 | N/A |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $203,740 | 1,000 |
| Dentists, General | $179,600 | 1,140 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,840 | 1,390 |
| Podiatrists | $167,000 | 90 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,600 | N/A |
| Petroleum Engineers | $134,630 | 920 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,050 | 2,360 |
| Chemical Engineers | $131,180 | 780 |
Salary Trend in Sulphur, LA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Sulphur, LA has a cost of living index of 91.3, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,529 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,000 | $70,099 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.