Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 247 detailed occupations covering about 67,160 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 18.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2023)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Industrial Production Managers $136,830 +17% 140
Pharmacists $133,970 -1.5% 200
Nurse Practitioners $118,830 -5.9% 190
Physical Therapists $111,270 +11.6% 140
Occupational Therapists $111,120 +15.3% 80
Lawyers $108,330 -25.7% 160
Medical and Health Services Managers $97,960 -11.5% 230
Industrial Machinery Mechanics $97,470 +58.7% 290
Financial Managers $96,960 -13.5% 210
Software Developers $95,670 -42.6% 130
Construction Managers $95,150 -9.3% 110
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,370 -4.9% 60
Managers, All Other $94,090 -29.6% 480
Human Resources Managers $92,230 -32.4% 40
General and Operations Managers $91,720 -9.4% 1,300
Civil Engineers $90,590 -45.6% 50
Speech-Language Pathologists $90,270 +1.1% 150
Engineers, All Other $89,090 -20.4% 100
Management Analysts $88,340 -11.1% 140
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $85,090 -4% 30
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $84,290 +23.9% 30
Computer Systems Analysts $81,560 -43.4% 60
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260 +0.1% 110
Computer Programmers $80,390 +17.8% 30
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $80,350 -22.3% 340

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 2,650 $21,430
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,650 $32,190
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,640 $28,210
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,580 $21,120
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,530 $31,310
Registered Nurses 1,480 $70,560
Retail Salespersons 1,450 $27,430
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,430 $50,040
Nursing Assistants 1,410 $27,410
General and Operations Managers 1,300 $91,720
Food Preparation Workers 1,300 $21,450
Office Clerks, General 1,280 $27,560
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 1,270 $52,360
Correctional Officers and Jailers 1,270 $38,960
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,220 $47,790
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,210 $44,400
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,190 $30,040
Customer Service Representatives 1,150 $31,730
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 1,070 $35,610
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,000 $23,360
Waiters and Waitresses 990 $21,720
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 960 $35,500
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 880 $45,940
Construction Laborers 870 $36,570
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 770 $29,680
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