Louisiana
State · BLS OEWS 2023
In Louisiana, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 680 detailed occupations covering about 1,777,090 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 12.2% 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.
| Occupation | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $215,200 | -5.5% | 60 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $211,800 | -0.4% | 640 |
| Podiatrists | $191,600 | +35.3% | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | $181,320 | -8.7% | 170 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,660 | +3.2% | — |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $166,460 | +57.4% | — |
| Dentists, General | $159,460 | -4.1% | 1,350 |
| Chief Executives | $158,180 | +82.1% | 390 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $151,420 | -31.1% | 110 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $136,950 | +0.9% | 730 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,650 | +1.8% | — |
| Industrial Production Managers | $129,000 | +10.3% | 2,130 |
| Pharmacists | $128,100 | -5.8% | 4,600 |
| Commercial Pilots | $127,180 | +12.5% | 950 |
| Industrial Engineers | $125,830 | +26.6% | 2,020 |
| Optometrists | $124,920 | -5.3% | 230 |
| Chemical Engineers | $123,420 | +10.1% | 760 |
| Physician Assistants | $123,290 | -5.2% | 1,090 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,220 | +17.9% | 280 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,910 | -28.1% | 2,300 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $118,830 | -5.9% | 3,910 |
| Lawyers | $118,130 | -19% | 8,720 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $112,110 | -22.7% | 110 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $109,510 | -16.2% | 150 |
| Financial Managers | $109,280 | -2.5% | 6,890 |