State Median Salary
$87,928
Total DOL Filings
15,877
Companies Hiring
25+
Cost of Living Index
91.3
National average = 100
Louisiana vs National Average
Louisiana
$87,928
National Average (BLS)
$49,500
Louisiana median DOL salary is +77.6% above the national average.
Top Cities by Hiring Activity in Louisiana
| City | DOL Filings | Median Salary | Top Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | 3,505 | $78,238 | IBM India Private Limited |
| New Orleans, LA | 3,096 | $78,162 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation |
| Lafayette, LA | 1,541 | $88,398 | CGI Technologies and Solutions |
| Monroe, LA | 1,064 | $101,808 | IBM India Private Limited |
| Shreveport, LA | 961 | $128,981 | LSU Health Sciences Center |
| Kenner, LA | 663 | $87,562 | COMTEC CONSULTANTS INC |
| Ruston, LA | 459 | $69,222 | Infosytech Solutions Inc |
| Metairie, LA | 379 | $74,319 | Mediterranean Shipping Company (USA), Inc. |
| Lake Charles, LA | 274 | $85,825 | McNeese State University |
| Covington, LA | 243 | $99,836 | Globalstar, Inc. |
Top Employers in Louisiana
Highest-Paying Occupations in Louisiana
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs BLS State | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $280,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,300 | +74.2% | 471 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,726 | -25.1% | 54 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $120,273 | -10.7% | 54 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | -33.2% | 5 |
| Pharmacists | $118,706 | -8.4% | 13 |
| Construction Managers | $116,000 | +11% | 28 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $115,000 | -13.6% | 49 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,860 | +11.1% | 154 |
| Chief Executives | $111,580 | -8.2% | 6 |
| Chemical Engineers | $98,072 | -25.2% | 143 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,500 | N/A | 22 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $95,373 | -25.6% | 41 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $92,100 | +2.6% | 8 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,000 | +8.2% | 73 |
| Software Developers | $86,000 | -15.9% | 8 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,500 | N/A | 12 |
| General and Operations Managers | $85,000 | -16.7% | 45 |
| Occupational Therapists | $83,044 | -11.7% | 10 |
| Financial Managers | $82,100 | -31.2% | 25 |
BLS Wage Survey - Louisiana
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, state-level occupational wages (all workers, not just sponsored positions).| Occupation | BLS Median | 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 |
| Pharmacists | $129,650 | 5,010 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,610 | 1,770 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,470 | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $128,230 | 2,560 |
| Industrial Engineers | $126,960 | 2,000 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $125,980 | 4,480 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,280 | 250 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $124,090 | 150 |
| Environmental Engineers | $123,210 | 250 |
| Sales Engineers | $122,250 | N/A |
Cost of Living Analysis
How far does your salary actually go in Louisiana?
Louisiana has a cost of living index of
91.3 (national average = 100), meaning it is
8.7% less expensive than the national average.
A salary of $100,000 in Louisiana has the purchasing power equivalent of
$109,529 in a city at the national average cost of living.
Top Occupations - COL-Adjusted Salary
| Job Title | Nominal Salary | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $280,000 | $306,681 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $144,300 | $158,050 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $125,726 | $137,706 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $120,273 | $131,733 |
| Dentists, General | $120,000 | $131,435 |
Salary Trend in Louisiana
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearPopular Searches in Louisiana
Physicians, All Other in Louisiana
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Louisiana
Architectural and Engineering Managers in Louisiana
Petroleum Engineers in Louisiana
Dentists, General in Louisiana
Pharmacists in Louisiana
Construction Managers in Louisiana
Industrial Production Managers in Louisiana
Compare Louisiana to Another State
See how Louisiana stacks up against other states.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.