Monroe, LA

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Monroe, LA, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 236 detailed occupations covering about 60,770 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 26.3% 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 Monroe, LA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $217,780 -7.7% 150
Industrial Production Managers $129,310 +10.5% 30
Pharmacists $127,880 -6% 220
Dentists, General $114,050 -31.4% 50
Physician Assistants $104,000 -20% 70
Nurse Practitioners $103,960 -17.7% 260
Software Developers $103,360 -38% 140
Computer and Information Systems Managers $102,540 -39.5% 50
Lawyers $102,380 -29.8% 200
Financial Managers $101,840 -9.1% 200
Electrical Engineers $100,960 -5.6% 40
Civil Engineers $95,490 -42.7% 60
Construction Managers $95,210 -9.2% 110
Physical Therapists $94,740 -5% 140
Sales Managers $93,080 -31.1% 110
Occupational Therapists $91,580 -5% 90
Medical and Health Services Managers $89,790 -18.9% 250
Human Resources Managers $86,990 -36.2% 40
Managers, All Other $84,550 -36.7% 450
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $83,870 -29.6% 80
General and Operations Managers $83,010 -18% 1,510
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $82,520 -19.6% 120
Computer Systems Analysts $81,290 -43.6% 50
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,850 -22.8% 210
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $79,330 -20% 30

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Monroe, LA, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 2,670 $20,500
Retail Salespersons 2,090 $22,800
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,960 $25,330
Registered Nurses 1,900 $69,730
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,860 $22,290
General and Operations Managers 1,510 $83,010
Food Preparation Workers 1,440 $19,930
Office Clerks, General 1,430 $23,630
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,350 $19,240
Waiters and Waitresses 1,250 $19,540
Nursing Assistants 1,220 $24,410
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,180 $34,720
Customer Service Representatives 1,150 $30,130
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,120 $36,710
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 1,100 $45,820
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,060 $46,880
Stockers and Order Fillers 930 $27,680
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 890 $47,600
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 870 $43,180
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 830 $36,190
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 780 $34,970
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers 730 $28,960
Receptionists and Information Clerks 710 $27,290
Light Truck Drivers 630 $31,240
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 590 $27,990
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