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The average salary in Louisiana is $62,928 per year (median, 2025). The highest-paying job in LA is Pediatricians, General at $502,720. This page covers all 678 occupations tracked by BLS in Louisiana.
Data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 | Last updated: 2026-05-19
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Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job for the full breakdown.
| # | Occupation | Median Salary | Mean Salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $502,720 | $378,020 | 40 |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $410,500 | $368,640 | 190 |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $404,550 | $397,990 | 80 |
| 4 | Psychiatrists | $345,040 | $321,300 | 90 |
| 5 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 | $267,230 | 1,090 |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 | $243,240 | 900 |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $210,390 | $238,520 | 0 |
| 8 | Podiatrists | $197,480 | $198,170 | 50 |
| 9 | Dentists, General | $170,750 | $176,540 | 1,500 |
| 10 | Physicists | $166,240 | $152,750 | 40 |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 | $166,850 | 1,840 |
| 12 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $155,250 | $175,570 | 30 |
| 13 | Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 | $138,270 | 710 |
| 14 | Aerospace Engineers | $136,970 | $143,670 | 90 |
| 15 | Chemical Engineers | $134,800 | $135,190 | 730 |
| 16 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 | $143,040 | 2,680 |
| 17 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,670 | $135,230 | 70 |
| 18 | Pharmacists | $132,410 | $130,490 | 5,610 |
| 19 | Environmental Engineers | $130,510 | $138,180 | 340 |
| 20 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $129,580 | $113,830 | 0 |
| 21 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,040 | $137,530 | 640 |
| 22 | Physician Assistants | $128,870 | $130,290 | 1,360 |
| 23 | Materials Engineers | $128,670 | $125,450 | 90 |
| 24 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $127,500 | $136,670 | 2,860 |
| 25 | Financial Managers | $126,800 | $142,670 | 7,070 |
| 26 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $126,440 | $137,490 | 140 |
| 27 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,930 | $122,940 | 300 |
| 28 | Nurse Practitioners | $125,600 | $126,630 | 5,380 |
The average salary in Louisiana ($62,928) exceeds the national average.
The highest-paying job, Pediatricians, General, pays $439,792 more than the LA average.
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All salary figures for Louisiana from BLS OEWS, May 2025.
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