DOL Median (Louisiana)
$44,500
vs National
-11%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,740
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$44,500
-11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Louisiana earns $44,500 in nominal terms, which is 11% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,740 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Louisiana
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Alligator Farms, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| MULBERRY FARMS LLC | $39,000 | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Louisiana?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Louisiana is $44,500 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Louisiana earns 11% less than the national median of $50,000, or $48,740 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.