Average salary in Louisiana
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
The average salary in Louisiana is $56,600 a year and the median is $45,520, across 1,934,900 jobs (BLS May 2025). Louisiana ranks #48 of 51 for average pay.
| Average (mean) salary | $56,600 |
| Median salary | $45,520 |
| Median hourly wage | $21.89 |
| Bottom 10% earn less than | $22,710 |
| Top 10% earn more than | $100,110 |
| Take-home on the average salary (single, 2026) | $46,346 |
Highest-paying jobs in Louisiana
- Physician: $350,920
- Family Medicine Physician: $255,330
- Dentist: $170,750
- Architectural and Engineering Manager: $162,850
- Industrial Production Manager: $133,210
- Pharmacist: $132,410
- Physician Assistant: $128,870
- Computer and Information Systems Manager: $127,500
- Financial Manager: $126,800
- Nurse Practitioner: $125,600
- Health Specialties Teacher: $125,130
- Veterinarian: $124,370
- Sales Representative: $124,200
- Electrical Engineer: $123,710
- Industrial Engineer: $122,920
- Airline Pilot: $120,740
- Marketing Manager: $120,650
- Mechanical Engineer: $119,540
- Natural Sciences Manager: $115,950
- Sales Manager: $110,700
Most common jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Employed | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salesperson | 49,570 | $29,490 |
| Registered Nurse | 48,970 | $80,230 |
| Cashier | 46,350 | $26,750 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | 45,720 | $22,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | 45,060 | $22,520 |
| Laborer and Freight | 43,730 | $35,340 |
| General and Operations Manager | 43,220 | $101,790 |
| Waiter and Waitress | 33,870 | $15,080 |
| Office Clerk | 31,790 | $32,480 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | 31,710 | $34,490 |
| Food Preparation Worker | 30,920 | $23,620 |
| Truck Driver | 28,540 | $49,320 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | 28,040 | $38,790 |
| Janitor and Cleaner | 27,610 | $28,930 |
| Customer Service Representative | 25,780 | $37,330 |
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Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates (all occupations). Highest-paying list covers the 300 largest occupations nationally.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Louisiana?
$56,600 a year (mean of all jobs), with a median of $45,520 ($21.89/hour), per BLS May 2025. Louisiana ranks #48 of 51.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
Physician ($350,920), Family Medicine Physician ($255,330), Dentist ($170,750), among the 300 most common occupations.
What is a good salary in Louisiana?
Earning more than the median of $45,520 puts you above half of Louisiana workers; the top 10% earn over $100,110.