Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Louisiana, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
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| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | 371,853 | $56,631 | $1,251 | 7.5% | 42.4% |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $49,994 | $1,067 | 9.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 | Shreveport | 180,982 | $48,699 | $987 | 9.0% | 28.5% |
| 4 | Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $1,175 | 4.6% | 41.2% |
| 5 | Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $1,100 | 5.2% | 41.1% |
| 6 | Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $1,109 | 6.6% | 29.1% |
| 7 | Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $1,179 | 6.6% | 29.1% |
| 8 | Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | $1,107 | 6.5% | 24.7% |
| 9 | Monroe | 47,004 | $40,505 | $886 | 10.2% | 32.4% |
| 10 | Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | $931 | 5.2% | 25.3% |
| 11 | Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $1,324 | 2.4% | 37.8% |
| 12 | Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $1,042 | 8.2% | 14.3% |
| 13 | Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $1,058 | 3.3% | 23.8% |
| 14 | Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $1,309 | 2.2% | 35.3% |
| 15 | Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $1,375 | 5.8% | 31.4% |
| 16 | Laplace | 28,343 | $69,030 | $1,351 | 10.1% | 19.6% |
| 17 | New Iberia | 27,571 | $47,087 | $894 | 10.7% | 17.3% |
| 18 | Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $1,135 | 8.4% | 21.9% |
| 19 | Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $1,110 | 9.0% | 13.6% |
| 20 | Ruston | 22,284 | $31,120 | $816 | 3.4% | 40.1% |
| 21 | Hammond | 21,539 | $48,166 | $1,061 | 5.9% | 27.7% |
| 22 | Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $1,101 | 5.0% | 19.3% |
| 23 | Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $1,190 | 7.0% | 19.1% |
| 24 | Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $994 | 4.3% | 16.9% |
| 25 | Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $1,527 | 6.8% | 32.6% |
| 26 | Shenandoah | 17,998 | $107,021 | $1,201 | 4.8% | 52.7% |
| 27 | Natchitoches | 17,577 | $37,133 | $802 | 7.1% | 30.3% |
| 28 | Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $1,278 | 1.2% | 37.1% |
| 29 | Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $1,060 | 6.3% | 24.5% |
| 30 | Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $1,442 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 31 | Thibodaux | 15,732 | $52,072 | $960 | 4.3% | 34.6% |
| 32 | Opelousas | 15,495 | $32,964 | $717 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| 33 | Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $1,010 | 3.6% | 36.1% |
| 34 | Pineville | 14,160 | $49,774 | $910 | 3.4% | 26.2% |
| 35 | Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $1,625 | 4.6% | 30.1% |
| 36 | River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $1,127 | 3.3% | 38.8% |
| 37 | Claiborne | 13,308 | $72,420 | $1,206 | 3.1% | 35.5% |
| 38 | Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | $1,497 | 7.9% | 28.1% |
| 39 | Mandeville | 12,946 | $94,405 | $1,422 | 2.9% | 49.0% |
| 40 | West Monroe | 12,729 | $49,386 | $826 | 9.6% | 22.0% |
| 41 | Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $1,324 | 1.1% | 29.0% |
| 42 | Baker | 12,253 | $54,750 | $993 | 16.6% | 20.6% |
| 43 | Gardere | 12,223 | $55,409 | $1,157 | 4.9% | 30.8% |
| 44 | Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $1,107 | 5.3% | 15.5% |
| 45 | Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $1,382 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| 46 | Covington | 11,658 | $75,851 | $1,396 | 5.6% | 39.4% |
| 47 | Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $1,257 | 12.0% | 40.4% |
| 48 | Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $944 | 6.7% | 15.9% |
| 49 | Minden | 11,455 | $34,294 | $895 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| 50 | Crowley | 11,422 | $28,642 | $594 | 14.3% | 21.0% |
| 51 | Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $1,510 | 8.5% | 17.9% |
| 52 | Morgan City | 11,064 | $56,474 | $917 | 7.7% | 15.3% |
| 53 | Abbeville | 11,003 | $33,015 | $829 | 5.5% | 10.2% |
| 54 | Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $1,485 | 2.5% | 29.8% |
| 55 | Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $1,443 | 11.2% | 23.4% |
| 56 | Bogalusa | 10,468 | $30,749 | $767 | 15.7% | 12.0% |
| 57 | DeRidder | 9,763 | $59,801 | $958 | 10.1% | 20.8% |
| 58 | Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $1,097 | 2.7% | 35.7% |
| 59 | Raceland | 9,585 | $60,286 | $629 | 6.0% | 17.5% |
| 60 | Jennings | 9,553 | $48,558 | $881 | 4.0% | 16.0% |
| 61 | Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $1,311 | 19.5% | 16.9% |
| 62 | Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $1,014 | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| 63 | Eunice | 9,239 | $35,436 | $799 | 8.6% | 14.2% |
| 64 | Bastrop | 9,232 | $32,605 | $839 | 15.1% | 6.0% |
| 65 | Oak Hills Place | 9,038 | $92,306 | $1,422 | 1.4% | 70.5% |
| 66 | Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $1,082 | 3.8% | 43.3% |
| 67 | Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $1,052 | 5.9% | 22.3% |
| 68 | Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $1,049 | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| 69 | Village St. George | 8,273 | $96,364 | $1,451 | 3.0% | 44.0% |
| 70 | Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $1,055 | 2.9% | 28.4% |
| 71 | Fort Polk South | 7,869 | $63,800 | $1,202 | 4.1% | 34.0% |
| 72 | Old Jefferson | 7,860 | $92,075 | $1,357 | 5.0% | 56.7% |
| 73 | Ponchatoula | 7,808 | $51,161 | $762 | 2.3% | 23.9% |
| 74 | Reserve | 7,791 | $55,450 | $1,381 | 14.5% | 10.3% |
| 75 | Eden Isle | 7,683 | $78,426 | $1,328 | 7.3% | 33.2% |
| 76 | St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $856 | 8.8% | 24.8% |
| 77 | Breaux Bridge | 7,501 | $47,806 | $891 | 3.5% | 20.3% |
| 78 | Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $1,281 | 13.2% | 7.7% |
| 79 | Addis | 7,252 | $108,041 | $1,273 | 1.8% | 32.2% |
| 80 | Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $1,292 | 6.9% | 42.0% |
Louisiana is in the South region (West South Central division), with 4,611,961 residents, a median age of 38.0 and a median household income of $60,756. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 88.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,756 | 49 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 28 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.8% | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 88.2 | 5 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.0% | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 4.9% | 40 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Arkansas · Oklahoma · Texas.
Louisiana is in the South region (West South Central division) and has 4,611,961 residents (the 25th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 38.0. Its economy produced about $351,801 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 25th among states and DC, equal to $76,280 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 4.0% in 2026M09, which is 28th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.8% of employment, 4th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $45,520 a year ($21.89 an hour), 11% below the national median ($45,520 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Louisiana are Retail Salespersons (49,570 jobs, median $29,490); Registered Nurses (48,970 jobs, median $80,230); Cashiers (46,350 jobs, median $26,750); Fast Food and Counter Workers (45,720 jobs, median $22,800); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (45,060 jobs, median $22,520). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $350,920); Industrial Production Managers (median $133,210); Pharmacists (median $132,410). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in construction and extraction (1.4 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.3 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Louisiana: the regional price parity is 88.2 against 100 for the whole country (5th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,064 a month and the median household income $60,756, so a year of rent equals 21.0% of income; the median home value is $216,500. The state minimum wage is not set by state law, so the federal $7.25 applies. State income tax on wages: Flat 3.00%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
4.9% of residents were born abroad and 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 78.6% drive alone, 0.9% use public transit and 8.1% work from home; 15.2% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 61,866 | 17.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38,262 | 10.9% |
| Government and government enterprises | 37,375 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28,316 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 23,509 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 20,798 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 18,785 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17,448 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17,318 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14,676 | 4.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11,983 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11,520 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,816 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,145 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 6,629 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6,045 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3,781 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,641 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3,637 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,342 | 0.7% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 27,300 | -3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 153,500 | +13.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 142,300 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 371,700 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 16,000 | -5.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 90,700 | -2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 227,400 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 360,500 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 225,200 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 74,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 326,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 2,016,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 224,190 | 115.9 | 1.01 | $39,530 | $26,610 | $64,250 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 186,890 | 96.6 | 1.10 | $23,400 | $15,080 | $38,150 | -33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 187,060 | 96.7 | 1.10 | $39,200 | $26,400 | $70,120 | -12% |
| Sales and Related | 169,300 | 87.5 | 1.01 | $32,570 | $21,930 | $78,400 | -15% |
| Management | 120,950 | 62.5 | 0.87 | $102,170 | $54,500 | $203,480 | -19% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 90,070 | 46.5 | 0.69 | $69,240 | $41,230 | $123,470 | -16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 147,700 | 76.3 | 1.21 | $74,150 | $38,520 | $137,120 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 108,840 | 56.3 | 0.96 | $56,970 | $27,610 | $85,010 | -6% |
| Production | 102,050 | 52.7 | 0.96 | $49,890 | $29,000 | $100,970 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 98,760 | 51.0 | 1.00 | $29,070 | $20,270 | $43,030 | -24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,610 | 57.7 | 1.40 | $49,950 | $33,940 | $79,590 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 95,810 | 49.5 | 1.27 | $53,030 | $31,670 | $91,590 | -11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 26,330 | 13.6 | 0.40 | $78,890 | $44,760 | $131,450 | -28% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 56,000 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $29,510 | $21,660 | $45,400 | -22% |
| Protective Service | 58,850 | 30.4 | 1.25 | $41,740 | $27,410 | $72,080 | -17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,480 | 18.9 | 0.90 | $27,990 | $18,510 | $50,520 | -23% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $49,220 | $30,860 | $77,710 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 30,350 | 15.7 | 0.93 | $94,970 | $48,780 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,690 | 9.7 | 0.73 | $49,910 | $27,390 | $108,320 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 15,350 | 7.9 | 0.84 | $75,360 | $44,950 | $129,540 | -9% |
| Legal | 17,160 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $77,250 | $37,480 | $176,920 | -25% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,230 | 1.7 | 0.60 | $48,510 | $28,890 | $68,630 | +32% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.2% |
| Construction | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.9% |
| Public administration | 5.5% |
| Other services | 5.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.2% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 49,570 | 1.02 | $29,490 | $21,940 | $45,280 | -17% |
| Registered Nurses | 48,970 | 1.16 | $80,230 | $63,800 | $104,740 | -18% |
| Cashiers | 46,350 | 1.21 | $26,750 | $19,300 | $34,780 | -19% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,720 | 0.95 | $22,800 | $18,610 | $33,320 | -27% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 45,060 | 0.84 | $22,520 | $19,190 | $32,130 | -37% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 43,730 | 1.19 | $35,340 | $24,150 | $46,890 | -12% |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,220 | 0.99 | $101,790 | $50,470 | $219,240 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 33,870 | 1.20 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $38,060 | -57% |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,790 | 1.04 | $32,480 | $20,920 | $49,520 | -28% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,710 | 0.90 | $34,490 | $27,950 | $47,660 | -8% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 30,920 | 2.78 | $23,620 | $17,970 | $34,190 | -33% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 28,540 | 1.11 | $49,320 | $36,710 | $68,740 | -16% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 28,040 | 1.32 | $38,790 | $26,680 | $56,340 | -18% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 27,610 | 1.00 | $28,930 | $21,230 | $39,830 | -21% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 25,780 | 0.80 | $37,330 | $28,440 | $51,010 | -17% |
| Construction Laborers | 22,100 | 1.62 | $38,230 | $29,650 | $60,090 | -19% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 22,060 | 1.28 | $58,770 | $46,680 | $76,380 | -8% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 21,490 | 1.13 | $43,960 | $28,110 | $75,880 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 20,810 | 1.16 | $57,180 | $37,780 | $85,350 | -18% |
| Nursing Assistants | 20,690 | 1.15 | $30,510 | $27,980 | $37,390 | -28% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 19,120 | 1.24 | $63,290 | $34,380 | $122,050 | -12% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 18,980 | 1.11 | $44,890 | $28,760 | $65,220 | -11% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 17,600 | 2.18 | $57,470 | $45,810 | $66,150 | -11% |
| Security Guards | 17,210 | 1.08 | $32,240 | $23,660 | $49,040 | -15% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 17,010 | 1.26 | $63,220 | $37,150 | $116,060 | -24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 4,740 | 1.11 | $350,920 | $71,980 | $463,270 | +32% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,090 | 0.82 | $255,330 | $118,970 | $464,410 | +5% |
| Dentists, General | 1,500 | 0.97 | $170,750 | $80,530 | $309,360 | -0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,840 | 0.67 | $162,850 | $119,600 | $218,970 | -5% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,680 | 0.87 | $133,210 | $79,350 | $213,350 | +6% |
| Pharmacists | 5,610 | 1.40 | $132,410 | $100,920 | $156,740 | -6% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,360 | 0.68 | $128,870 | $100,920 | $162,200 | -5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,860 | 0.34 | $127,500 | $80,390 | $200,870 | -27% |
| Financial Managers | 7,070 | 0.68 | $126,800 | $78,040 | $220,870 | -24% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,380 | 1.34 | $125,600 | $99,050 | $159,570 | -5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,250 | 0.82 | $125,130 | $63,470 | $282,740 | +17% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 2,340 | 0.66 | $124,200 | $52,760 | $183,850 | +18% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,710 | 0.38 | $122,920 | $78,540 | $173,670 | +20% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,890 | 0.51 | $119,540 | $70,350 | $181,550 | +15% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 6,830 | 14.89 | $117,160 | $60,480 | $206,860 | +27% |
| Sales Managers | 4,360 | 0.55 | $110,700 | $61,040 | $217,600 | -25% |
| Construction Managers | 5,530 | 1.17 | $110,010 | $66,790 | $173,910 | -4% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,390 | 0.50 | $107,880 | $75,690 | $177,870 | -28% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 3,490 | 8.45 | $106,640 | $42,160 | $111,060 | +10% |
| Civil Engineers | 3,780 | 0.82 | $105,380 | $64,570 | $156,610 | +5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,470 | 1.01 | $104,550 | $66,980 | $205,780 | -16% |
| Lawyers | 10,200 | 1.09 | $104,100 | $50,140 | $227,230 | -35% |
| Managers, All Other | 13,220 | 1.71 | $103,140 | $58,900 | $175,650 | -27% |
| Software Developers | 4,080 | 0.19 | $102,800 | $66,350 | $151,780 | -24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,220 | 0.99 | $101,790 | $50,470 | $219,240 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction Workers, All Other | 1,650 | 23.94 | $48,070 | $37,530 | $97,170 | -16% |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | 7,580 | 19.23 | $46,610 | $29,730 | $92,420 | -10% |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 3,400 | 16.43 | $100,060 | $62,890 | $122,560 | +28% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 6,830 | 14.89 | $117,160 | $60,480 | $206,860 | +27% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 1,370 | 11.30 | $64,110 | $39,650 | $78,990 | +4% |
| Boilermakers | 1,220 | 9.60 | $73,980 | $63,390 | $77,290 | -3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 3,900 | 8.94 | $63,240 | $39,910 | $97,440 | -4% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 3,490 | 8.45 | $106,640 | $42,160 | $111,060 | +10% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 2,190 | 7.09 | $39,960 | $28,420 | $56,210 | -6% |
| Drafters, All Other | 1,200 | 6.64 | $68,470 | $45,730 | $110,460 | +8% |
| Riggers | 1,840 | 6.56 | $43,660 | $29,220 | $75,180 | -30% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 3,460 | 6.18 | $44,850 | $36,700 | $66,660 | -4% |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | 1,040 | 6.15 | $43,440 | $34,420 | $70,710 | -5% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 3,130 | 5.84 | $60,760 | $39,740 | $93,120 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 5,730 | 4.28 | $49,080 | $31,050 | $74,060 | -13% |
| Counselors, All Other | 1,510 | 4.25 | $47,830 | $34,140 | $70,380 | -6% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 3,190 | 4.03 | $38,570 | $28,790 | $54,220 | -10% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 2,520 | 3.86 | $49,120 | $22,400 | $65,630 | -4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 6,430 | 3.70 | $78,580 | $47,480 | $111,210 | +35% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 6,870 | 3.69 | $78,810 | $47,040 | $136,070 | +2% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 2,010 | 3.65 | $37,380 | $29,780 | $48,660 | -12% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 2,950 | 3.65 | $31,230 | $23,410 | $43,990 | -21% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 7,970 | 3.63 | $50,660 | $28,960 | $84,430 | +3% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 1,930 | 3.61 | $61,170 | $45,370 | $82,620 | -10% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 3,670 | 3.49 | $21,820 | $17,400 | $36,530 | -39% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 778 federal job postings open now in Louisiana (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 131 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 79 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 43 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 29 |
| Farm Service Agency | 23 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 18 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 14 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 12 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 11 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 10 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 36 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 27 |
| Information Technology Management | 20 |
| Medical Officer | 17 |
| Transportation Specialist | 17 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 16 |
| Human Resources Management | 14 |
| Program Management | 14 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Nurse | 13 |
| Psychology | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $63,999 (569 postings).
The median wage in Louisiana is $45,520 a year ($21.89 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-11%). The 10th percentile earns $22,710 and the 90th $100,110.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 224,190 | 115.9 | 1.01 | $39,530 | $26,610 | $64,250 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 186,890 | 96.6 | 1.10 | $23,400 | $15,080 | $38,150 | -33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 187,060 | 96.7 | 1.10 | $39,200 | $26,400 | $70,120 | -12% |
| Sales and Related | 169,300 | 87.5 | 1.01 | $32,570 | $21,930 | $78,400 | -15% |
| Management | 120,950 | 62.5 | 0.87 | $102,170 | $54,500 | $203,480 | -19% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 90,070 | 46.5 | 0.69 | $69,240 | $41,230 | $123,470 | -16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 147,700 | 76.3 | 1.21 | $74,150 | $38,520 | $137,120 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 108,840 | 56.3 | 0.96 | $56,970 | $27,610 | $85,010 | -6% |
| Production | 102,050 | 52.7 | 0.96 | $49,890 | $29,000 | $100,970 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 98,760 | 51.0 | 1.00 | $29,070 | $20,270 | $43,030 | -24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,610 | 57.7 | 1.40 | $49,950 | $33,940 | $79,590 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 95,810 | 49.5 | 1.27 | $53,030 | $31,670 | $91,590 | -11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 26,330 | 13.6 | 0.40 | $78,890 | $44,760 | $131,450 | -28% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 56,000 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $29,510 | $21,660 | $45,400 | -22% |
| Protective Service | 58,850 | 30.4 | 1.25 | $41,740 | $27,410 | $72,080 | -17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,480 | 18.9 | 0.90 | $27,990 | $18,510 | $50,520 | -23% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $49,220 | $30,860 | $77,710 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 30,350 | 15.7 | 0.93 | $94,970 | $48,780 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,690 | 9.7 | 0.73 | $49,910 | $27,390 | $108,320 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 15,350 | 7.9 | 0.84 | $75,360 | $44,950 | $129,540 | -9% |
| Legal | 17,160 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $77,250 | $37,480 | $176,920 | -25% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,230 | 1.7 | 0.60 | $48,510 | $28,890 | $68,630 | +32% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Louisiana ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | No state minimum law: federal $7.25 applies |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 3.00% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 88.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $216,500 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.4% |
| Poverty rate | 18.9% |
| Drive alone to work | 78.6% |
| Public transit to work | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.2% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
4.9% of residents of Louisiana were born abroad (224,603 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 51,209 |
| Mexico | 28,414 |
| Vietnam | 16,891 |
| Guatemala | 7,864 |
| India | 7,632 |
| Cuba | 7,510 |
| Philippines | 6,593 |
| Nicaragua | 6,555 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 6,292 |
| El Salvador | 4,874 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,580 |
| Brazil | 3,543 |
| Canada | 3,043 |
| Germany | 2,850 |
| Haiti | 2,786 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 3.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$60,756 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
778 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.