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159 Jobs That Pay Over $75K in Louisiana (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed: 2026-05-19

There are 159 occupations in Louisiana with a median salary above $75K per year. The highest-paying is Pediatricians, General at $502,720/year. Based on 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025

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Average Salary by State

Average salaries across all 50 states. Click a state to see its $75K+ jobs.

$57,873

$89,679

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS 2025 Annual

AL $63,963 AK $79,599 AZ $72,019 AR $58,447 CA $83,172 CO $76,493 CT $78,019 DE $71,614 DC $89,679 FL $67,772 GA $69,372 HI $73,976 ID $67,243 IL $74,900 IN $68,360 IA $68,184 KS $65,075 KY $66,085 LA $62,928 ME $70,351 MD $79,476 MA $81,221 MI $70,102 MN $79,901 MS $57,873 MO $67,599 MT $65,918 NE $68,499 NV $69,352 NH $75,725 NJ $80,366 NM $68,121 NY $83,189 NC $67,685 ND $70,391 OH $69,737 OK $63,871 OR $75,924 PA $70,617 RI $78,209 SC $66,430 SD $64,417 TN $66,638 TX $68,700 UT $68,195 VT $74,078 VA $73,984 WA $86,472 WV $62,235 WI $71,762 WY $66,073

159
Jobs Over $75K

$502,720

#1: Pediatricians, General

$108,912

Avg of Qualifying Jobs

317,320

Workers in These Jobs

All 159 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	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	N/A
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	N/A
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
29	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$125,130	$138,400	2,250
30	Veterinarians	$124,370	$125,270	950
31	Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$124,200	$124,500	2,340
32	Electrical Engineers	$123,710	$124,290	990
33	Industrial Engineers	$122,920	$124,660	1,710
34	Fundraising Managers	$122,150	$109,200	50
35	Sales Engineers	$121,680	$130,580	N/A
36	Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers	$120,740	$144,220	150
37	Marketing Managers	$120,650	$136,210	940
38	Mechanical Engineers	$119,540	$120,520	1,890
39	Nurse Midwives	$119,280	$116,840	60
40	Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$118,490	$119,130	370
41	Optometrists	$118,060	$121,000	250
42	Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels	$117,160	$119,980	6,830
43	Natural Sciences Managers	$115,950	$125,760	N/A
44	Computer and Information Research Scientists	$115,210	$117,930	140
45	Sales Managers	$110,700	$131,110	4,360
46	Construction Managers	$110,010	$119,740	5,530
47	Purchasing Managers	$109,630	$122,110	470
48	Gas Plant Operators	$108,350	$93,270	800
49	Human Resources Managers	$107,880	$120,470	1,390
50	Training and Development Managers	$107,670	$113,600	330
51	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers	$106,640	$93,680	3,490
52	Computer Network Architects	$106,620	$114,070	470
53	Civil Engineers	$105,380	$108,250	3,780
54	Medical and Health Services Managers	$104,550	$125,410	7,470
55	Hydrologists	$104,520	$108,810	N/A
56	Lawyers	$104,100	$127,520	10,200
57	Chemists	$103,890	$106,810	740
58	Ship Engineers	$103,430	$132,290	610
59	Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$102,800	$119,750	270
60	Software Developers	$102,800	$108,270	4,080
61	General and Operations Managers	$101,790	$127,120	43,220
62	Power Plant Operators	$101,170	$97,610	370
63	Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$100,390	$113,360	450
64	Chemical Plant and System Operators	$100,060	$95,460	3,400
65	Compensation and Benefits Managers	$99,840	$130,920	220
66	Air Traffic Controllers	$99,810	$106,280	230
67	Administrative Services Managers	$99,210	$111,630	3,260
68	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$98,840	$118,100	3,670
69	Physical Therapists	$98,530	$97,250	3,280
70	Occupational Therapists	$98,490	$92,940	2,060
71	Database Administrators	$98,270	$98,120	290
72	Commercial and Industrial Designers	$98,040	$89,280	130
73	Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$97,470	$102,230	70
74	Facilities Managers	$97,120	$102,760	1,160
75	Emergency Management Directors	$96,550	$98,950	180
76	Postmasters and Mail Superintendents	$96,550	$97,920	250
77	Commercial Pilots	$95,940	$109,200	910
78	Computer Systems Analysts	$95,660	$98,000	2,980
79	Management Analysts	$95,540	$103,780	4,760
80	Radiation Therapists	$94,710	$95,730	230
81	Public Relations Managers	$94,380	$110,400	320
82	Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$93,650	$99,290	2,840
83	Information Security Analysts	$92,990	$100,810	720
84	Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$91,560	$100,990	440
85	Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary	$91,340	$92,100	140
86	Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$90,160	$95,160	1,790
87	Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$90,040	$103,500	90
88	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$89,560	$93,390	2,380
89	Writers and Authors	$89,520	$82,560	480
90	Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$88,090	$93,270	70
91	Nuclear Medicine Technologists	$87,670	$88,010	170
92	Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$87,460	$89,860	50
93	Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas	$86,980	$77,630	890
94	Chemical Technicians	$85,850	$85,720	960
95	Web Developers	$85,330	$81,640	490
96	Dental Hygienists	$85,240	$83,160	2,690
97	Project Management Specialists	$84,850	$96,070	8,050
98	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$84,320	$90,640	30
99	Financial Examiners	$84,310	$96,760	240
100	Education Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,710	$106,100	460
101	Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,700	$88,580	80
102	Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,680	$100,930	140
103	Art Directors	$83,640	$98,270	160
104	Computer Hardware Engineers	$83,550	$93,200	270
105	Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$83,360	$89,440	5,080
106	Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates	$83,040	$93,040	180
107	Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary	$83,000	$92,210	140
108	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$82,990	$85,250	1,000
109	Gambling Managers	$82,140	$88,220	240
110	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	$82,100	$88,910	70
111	Social and Community Service Managers	$82,090	$87,430	2,680
112	Funeral Home Managers	$81,930	$84,350	190
113	Actuaries	$80,860	$110,420	40
114	Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$80,710	$80,500	1,150
115	Calibration Technologists and Technicians	$80,670	$82,770	480
116	Historians	$80,620	$78,840	60
117	Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay	$80,610	$86,450	370
118	Budget Analysts	$80,530	$84,680	330
119	Chiropractors	$80,280	$97,160	370
120	Avionics Technicians	$80,250	$80,240	200
121	Registered Nurses	$80,230	$84,190	48,970
122	Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$80,210	$74,620	3,060
123	Conservation Scientists	$80,190	$81,950	190
124	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators	$79,970	$73,590	60
125	Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,960	$87,790	440
126	Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,940	$78,720	340
127	Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians	$79,780	$80,420	1,150
128	Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$79,580	$92,460	1,200
129	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$79,460	$67,960	40
130	Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,010	$95,740	390
131	History Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,990	$84,290	120
132	Advertising and Promotions Managers	$78,810	$89,030	120
133	Data Scientists	$78,760	$88,480	1,300
134	Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	$78,710	$92,510	720
135	Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$78,580	$79,770	6,430
136	Labor Relations Specialists	$78,110	$81,160	170
137	Mechanical Drafters	$77,730	$86,680	420
138	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,530	$97,360	200
139	First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$77,520	$87,340	9,350
140	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists	$77,510	$74,770	510
141	Transportation Inspectors	$77,460	$81,140	130
142	Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment	$77,270	$75,740	40
143	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$77,250	$80,390	170
144	Cost Estimators	$77,030	$80,280	2,680
145	Wellhead Pumpers	$76,930	$72,610	110
146	Insurance Underwriters	$76,540	$81,450	1,050
147	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$76,410	$77,570	2,520
148	Statisticians	$76,400	$80,900	70
149	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$76,310	$86,360	70
150	Financial and Investment Analysts	$75,680	$88,420	1,450
151	First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$75,550	$82,180	10,490
152	Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists	$75,480	$75,250	90
153	Orthotists and Prosthetists	$75,460	$76,130	100
154	Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$75,410	$78,740	120
155	Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,410	$79,280	130
156	First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,360	$76,740	14,070
157	Respiratory Therapists	$75,240	$74,690	2,520
158	Logisticians	$75,230	$84,570	1,710
159	Audiologists	$75,200	$80,670	140

Louisiana High-Salary Insights

The $75K+ jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in Healthcare Practitioners, Architecture & Engineering, and Life & Physical Science fields.

25.6% of all tracked occupations in LA earn a median salary above $75K. The entry point for this group is $75,200/year (Audiologists), while the top earner makes $502,720/year.

Louisiana ranks #40 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 2025 BLS data, there are 159 occupations in Louisiana with a median annual salary above $75K. This represents 25.6% of all tracked occupations in LA.

What is the highest paying job in Louisiana?

The highest paying occupation in Louisiana is Pediatricians, General with a median salary of $502,720 per year based on 2025 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 $75,200/year (Audiologists). 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 159 occupations that pay over $75K in Louisiana is $108,912 per year (2025 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.

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Jobs Over $75K in Other States

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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 2025 estimates. See our Methodology page for details.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics