DOL Median (Louisiana)
$65,000
vs National
-34.4%
National: $99,100BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,194
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$65,000
-34.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$99,100
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Economists in Louisiana earns $65,000 in nominal terms, which is 34.4% below the national average of $99,100. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,194 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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Bureau of Economic Research | $142,953 | 31 |
| Capital One, National Association | $104,000 | 459 |
| LOUISIANA WORKFORCE COMMISSION | $84,968 | 3 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | $82,000 | 3 |
| NOLA BUSINESS ALLIANCE | $78,800 | 1 |
| Alpha Consulting Group | $72,675 | 2 |
| University of New Orleans | $60,000 | 2 |
| LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS | $56,100 | 10 |
| LA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS | $54,995 | 4 |
| Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries | $48,516 | 3 |
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WOODSTOCK, GA · $520,000NORWALK, CO · $280,000Moline, IL · $278,000BETHESDA, MA · $250,000MANHATTAN BEACH, CA · $230,000Top-Paying Roles in Louisiana
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How much does a Economists make in Louisiana?
The median Economists salary in Louisiana is $65,000 based on 25 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Economists?
A Economists in Louisiana earns 34.4% less than the national median of $99,100, or $71,194 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.