The average salary in Louisiana is $55,910 per year (median, 2024). The highest-paying job in LA is Dentists, All Other Specialists at $215,200. This page covers all 687 occupations tracked by BLS in Louisiana.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2024 | Last updated: 2026-04-02
Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dentists, All Other Specialists | $215,200 | $169,950 | 60 |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $211,800 | $218,770 | 640 |
| 3 | Podiatrists | $191,600 | $170,450 | 70 |
| 4 | Pediatricians, General | $181,320 | $172,250 | 170 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $170,660 | $170,360 | 0 |
| 6 | Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $166,460 | $157,610 | 0 |
| 7 | Dentists, General | $159,460 | $164,340 | 1,350 |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $158,180 | $216,900 | 390 |
| 9 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $151,420 | $189,630 | 110 |
| 10 | Petroleum Engineers | $136,950 | $155,890 | 730 |
| 11 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,650 | $143,830 | 0 |
| 12 | Industrial Production Managers | $129,000 | $138,990 | 2,130 |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $128,100 | $124,770 | 4,600 |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $127,180 | $138,240 | 950 |
| 15 | Industrial Engineers | $125,830 | $126,520 | 2,020 |
| 16 | Optometrists | $124,920 | $131,460 | 230 |
| 17 | Chemical Engineers | $123,420 | $134,340 | 760 |
| 18 | Physician Assistants | $123,290 | $123,280 | 1,090 |
| 19 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $122,220 | $127,030 | 280 |
| 20 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,910 | $144,880 | 2,300 |
| 21 | Nurse Practitioners | $118,830 | $118,670 | 3,910 |
| 22 | Lawyers | $118,130 | $135,780 | 8,720 |
| 23 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $112,110 | $106,560 | 110 |
| 24 | Aerospace Engineers | $109,510 | $112,720 | 150 |
| 25 | Financial Managers | $109,280 | $129,040 | 6,890 |
| 26 | Mechanical Engineers | $109,200 | $115,460 | 1,270 |
| 27 | Purchasing Managers | $108,570 | $117,600 | 420 |
| 28 | Personal Financial Advisors | $107,580 | $184,950 | 1,070 |
| 29 | Marketing Managers | $107,370 | $166,300 | 940 |
| 30 | Sales Managers | $107,340 | $134,280 | 3,900 |
The average salary in Louisiana ($55,910) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Dentists, All Other Specialists, pays $159,290 more than the LA average.
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All salary figures for Louisiana from BLS OEWS, May 2024.
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