DOL Median (Louisiana)
$66,789
vs National
-58.3%
National: $160,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$73,153
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,789
-58.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$160,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Lawyers in Louisiana earns $66,789 in nominal terms, which is 58.3% below the national average of $160,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 91.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $73,153 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FOWLER, RODRIGUEZ, FLINT, GRAY, MCCOY AND SULLIVAN, LLLP | $120,000 | 1 |
| FOWLER, RODRIGUEZ, FLINT, GRAY, MCCOY AND SULLIVAN | $120,000 | 3 |
| Ardent Company, LLC | $105,280 | 3 |
| INNOCENCE PROJECT NEW ORLEANS | $65,500 | 7 |
| HERMAN, HERMAN & KATZ, L.L.C. | $65,478 | 2 |
| TAGGART MORTON LLC | $62,525 | 4 |
| LOUISIANA CRISIS ASSISTANCE CENTER | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Lawyers make in Louisiana?
The median Lawyers salary in Louisiana is $66,789 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Louisiana a good place to work as a Lawyers?
A Lawyers in Louisiana earns 58.3% less than the national median of $160,000, or $73,153 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.