133 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Louisiana (2024)

There are 133 occupations in Louisiana with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Dentists, All Other Specialists at $215,200/year. Based on 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024

$50K+ $75K+ $100K+ $150K+

133
Jobs Over $75K

$215,200

#1: Dentists, All Other Specialists

$100,096

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

276,720

Workers in These Jobs

All 133 Jobs Paying Over $75K in Louisiana

Ranked by median annual salary. Click any job to see the full salary 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	N/A
6	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$166,460	$157,610	N/A
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	N/A
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
31	Environmental Engineers	$107,060	$108,450	330
32	Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,850	$118,470	190
33	Civil Engineers	$105,830	$109,770	2,930
34	Software Developers	$104,840	$128,980	3,960
35	Veterinarians	$104,090	$115,450	750
36	Database Architects	$103,600	$103,870	110
37	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$103,380	$116,030	6,250
38	Training and Development Managers	$103,140	$110,410	260
39	Construction Managers	$103,110	$119,680	4,180
40	Electrical Engineers	$103,030	$112,340	840
41	Computer Network Architects	$102,420	$104,940	310
42	Economists	$102,150	$109,520	50
43	Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers	$101,820	$95,840	160
44	General and Operations Managers	$101,500	$122,050	43,130
45	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$101,410	$113,560	3,780
46	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$101,280	$98,710	190
47	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$100,840	$95,000	100
48	Natural Sciences Managers	$100,510	$103,360	340
49	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$100,370	$99,490	150
50	Medical and Health Services Managers	$100,340	$113,400	5,190
51	Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$100,190	$97,560	140
52	Materials Engineers	$99,860	$102,990	140
53	Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$99,600	$90,330	440
54	Ship Engineers	$99,260	$106,810	930
55	Human Resources Managers	$99,120	$110,420	1,500
56	Physical Therapists	$98,920	$97,830	2,720
57	Managers, All Other	$98,910	$106,070	16,830
58	Sales Engineers	$98,790	$121,980	150
59	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,060	$109,040	660
60	Gas Plant Operators	$96,800	$90,280	1,320
61	Computer Hardware Engineers	$96,720	$99,420	190
62	Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$96,620	$80,190	850
63	Public Relations Managers	$96,300	$105,680	220
64	Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers	$96,220	$111,750	170
65	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$95,970	$118,660	1,360
66	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$95,890	$102,820	570
67	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$95,550	$90,110	3,660
68	Occupational Therapists	$95,230	$93,110	1,520
69	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$95,120	$86,730	4,260
70	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$94,760	$102,160	190
71	Psychologists, All Other	$94,540	$92,690	180
72	Chemists	$94,280	$102,120	500
73	Air Traffic Controllers	$93,870	$99,520	240
74	Management Analysts	$93,870	$104,940	3,540
75	Database Administrators	$93,100	$91,760	360
76	Engineers, All Other	$92,600	$102,920	6,950
77	Financial Examiners	$91,550	$98,120	170
78	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$91,100	$95,110	90
79	Information Security Analysts	$90,090	$120,240	480
80	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$89,550	$103,160	150
81	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$88,670	$90,150	250
82	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$87,920	$95,690	1,710
83	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$87,340	$92,210	220
84	Administrative Services Managers	$87,200	$103,160	2,740
85	Physical Scientists, All Other	$86,550	$104,230	260
86	Radiation Therapists	$85,810	$88,510	110
87	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$85,750	$91,250	400
88	Facilities Managers	$85,610	$91,810	970
89	Transportation Inspectors	$85,570	$89,190	100
90	Power Plant Operators	$84,710	$78,220	510
91	Computer Systems Analysts	$82,660	$85,530	2,430
92	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,490	$96,260	160
93	Actuaries	$82,470	$104,630	120
94	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$82,390	$86,350	4,600
95	Dental Hygienists	$82,330	$78,980	2,200
96	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$82,300	$84,970	1,400
97	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$81,900	$81,060	160
98	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$81,760	$85,060	50
99	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$81,710	$84,860	1,880
100	Chemical Technicians	$81,660	$79,890	1,350
101	Landscape Architects	$81,550	$79,650	70
102	Education Administrators, All Other	$81,500	$91,260	710
103	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,160	$91,800	40
104	Emergency Management Directors	$81,120	$94,390	130
105	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,110	$86,900	80
106	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$81,010	$109,420	2,290
107	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$80,840	$78,290	5,540
108	Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other	$80,620	$93,350	140
109	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$80,430	$99,580	60
110	Labor Relations Specialists	$80,340	$75,140	90
111	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,240	$86,130	70
112	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$80,080	$98,030	450
113	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$79,520	$81,810	7,790
114	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,390	$84,190	60
115	Project Management Specialists	$79,280	$87,800	5,990
116	Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas	$78,780	$74,030	590
117	Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$78,720	$78,450	280
118	Funeral Home Managers	$78,580	$86,640	250
119	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$77,920	$70,380	2,440
120	Social and Community Service Managers	$77,670	$80,710	2,180
121	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,570	$82,130	250
122	Anthropologists and Archeologists	$76,940	$76,570	50
123	Registered Nurses	$76,650	$80,760	36,840
124	Gambling Managers	$76,550	$80,320	170
125	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$76,390	$83,380	1,010
126	Boilermakers	$76,380	$74,340	1,900
127	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,100	$85,280	150
128	Computer Occupations, All Other	$76,100	$111,350	5,400
129	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,000	$78,040	1,030
130	Foresters	$75,930	$74,560	70
131	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,900	$103,900	520
132	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$75,700	$85,940	9,320
133	Chiropractors	$75,470	$79,800	200

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Louisiana High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Management, and Education fields.

19.4% of all tracked occupations in LA earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,470/year (Chiropractors), while the top earner makes $215,200/year.

Louisiana ranks #42 among all 50 states for the number of $75K+ jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs pay over $75K a year in Louisiana?

According to 2024 BLS data, there are 133 occupations in Louisiana with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 19.4% of all tracked occupations in LA.

What is the highest paying job in Louisiana?

The highest paying occupation in Louisiana is Dentists, All Other Specialists with a median salary of $215,200 per year based on 2024 BLS OEWS data.

What is the minimum salary to be on the $75K+ list in Louisiana?

The entry point for the $75K+ list in Louisiana is $75,470/year (Chiropractors). Any occupation with a median salary above $75K qualifies for this list.

What is the average salary of $75K+ jobs in Louisiana?

The average median salary among all 133 occupations that pay over $75K in Louisiana is $100,096 per year (2024 data).

How can I get a job that pays over $75K in Louisiana?

High-paying jobs in Louisiana typically require specialized education, certifications, or significant experience. Common fields include healthcare, technology, management, and engineering. Investing in relevant skills through certifications and advanced degrees can help you reach the $75K+ salary range. Check individual job pages for specific requirements.

Jobs Over $75K in Other States

These are gross salaries. After federal, state, and FICA taxes, take-home pay is lower.

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Data Source & Methodology

This list includes all occupations with BLS-published state-level median salary data above $75K per year. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics