Houma-Thibodaux, LA

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Houma-Thibodaux, LA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 259 detailed occupations covering about 69,420 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 20.1% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"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 Houma-Thibodaux, LA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Nurse Anesthetists $187,730 -11.7% 70
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $146,160 +47.3% 130
Dentists, General $142,660 -14.2% 50
Petroleum Engineers $138,200 +1.8% 70
Industrial Engineers $134,090 +34.9% 70
Pharmacists $127,760 -6.1% 200
Industrial Production Managers $126,730 +8.3% 80
Physician Assistants $124,750 -4.1% 40
Nurse Practitioners $122,530 -3% 180
Architectural and Engineering Managers $120,020 -27.4% 60
Civil Engineers $118,900 -28.6% 60
Sales Managers $115,780 -14.3% 140
Commercial Pilots $112,010 -0.9% 240
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $104,010 +17.2% 1,740
Computer and Information Systems Managers $103,710 -38.8% 50
General and Operations Managers $103,670 +2.4% 1,660
Financial Managers $102,720 -8.3% 260
Software Developers $101,660 -39% 50
Project Management Specialists $100,560 +2% 310
Administrative Services Managers $98,420 -7.6% 60
Managers, All Other $97,680 -26.9% 750
Medical and Health Services Managers $97,410 -12% 220
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment $96,340 +44.5% 70
Lawyers $95,840 -34.2% 150
Management Analysts $94,250 -5.2% 80

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Houma-Thibodaux, LA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 2,520 $21,430
Sailors and Marine Oilers 2,210 $46,550
Retail Salespersons 2,050 $26,710
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,760 $30,920
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels 1,740 $104,010
General and Operations Managers 1,660 $103,670
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,410 $28,470
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 1,370 $50,630
Registered Nurses 1,350 $66,240
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,320 $32,430
Food Preparation Workers 1,260 $20,890
Office Clerks, General 1,060 $27,280
Waiters and Waitresses 1,050 $19,980
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,040 $46,730
Construction Laborers 1,030 $39,490
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,030 $20,540
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 980 $25,180
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 900 $38,140
Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas 820 $59,340
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 820 $37,130
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 810 $39,410
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 800 $48,510
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 790 $48,610
Receptionists and Information Clerks 770 $29,240
Managers, All Other 750 $97,680
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