Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Nonmetropolitan Area · BLS OEWS 2023

In Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 223 detailed occupations covering about 56,580 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 22.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Physicians, All Other $211,560 -10.4% 100
Industrial Production Managers $127,970 +9.4% 100
Pharmacists $124,780 -8.3% 190
Sales Managers $111,630 -17.4% 110
Ship Engineers $109,630 +16.3% 90
Financial Managers $106,820 -4.7% 170
Industrial Engineers $102,660 +3.3% 40
Nurse Practitioners $101,670 -19.5% 160
Construction Managers $101,470 -3.3% 100
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels $99,780 +12.5% 520
Civil Engineers $98,920 -40.6% 40
Occupational Therapists $98,180 +1.9% 40
Managers, All Other $97,930 -26.7% 430
Human Resources Managers $97,740 -28.3% 40
Engineers, All Other $97,200 -13.2% 150
General and Operations Managers $95,830 -5.4% 1,340
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $94,980 -4.3% 90
Physical Therapists $94,900 -4.8% 100
Lawyers $94,480 -35.2% 190
Medical and Health Services Managers $93,700 -15.3% 160
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $85,220 +13.6% 30
Administrative Services Managers $85,040 -20.1% 60
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,260 +0.1% 50
Project Management Specialists $79,800 -19.1% 160
Management Analysts $78,570 -21% 30

Largest Occupations by Employment (2023)

Largest occupations by employment in Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area, BLS OEWS 2023.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Cashiers 2,530 $21,170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 1,490 $32,460
Fast Food and Counter Workers 1,440 $20,970
Retail Salespersons 1,390 $26,990
General and Operations Managers 1,340 $95,830
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,320 $43,100
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,320 $28,150
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,310 $23,910
Stockers and Order Fillers 1,280 $32,100
Customer Service Representatives 1,270 $34,580
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,100 $59,240
Food Preparation Workers 1,070 $21,590
Registered Nurses 1,040 $75,410
Office Clerks, General 990 $27,040
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 900 $46,370
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 890 $36,060
Production Workers, All Other 850 $47,080
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 820 $22,130
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers 800 $50,110
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers 770 $36,520
Construction Laborers 770 $35,880
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 750 $48,130
Nursing Assistants 740 $28,070
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other 670 $46,340
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 660 $36,830
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