Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Louisiana
679 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Louisiana belongs to Pediatricians, General, at $502,720 per year. The lowest published median is $15,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $502,720 | 40 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $410,500 | 190 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $404,550 | 80 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $350,920 | 4,740 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $345,040 | 90 | |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | $304,830 | 140 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 | 1,090 | |
| 8 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 470 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 | 900 | |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $210,390 | — | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $197,480 | 50 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $170,750 | 1,500 | |
| 13 | Physicists | $166,240 | 40 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 | 1,840 | |
| 15 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $155,250 | 30 | |
| 16 | Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 | 710 | |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $136,970 | 90 | |
| 18 | Chemical Engineers | $134,800 | 730 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 | 2,680 | |
| 20 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,670 | 70 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $132,410 | 5,610 | |
| 22 | Environmental Engineers | $130,510 | 340 | |
| 23 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $129,580 | — | |
| 24 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,040 | 640 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $128,870 | 1,360 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 33,870 |
| Gambling Dealers | $17,760 | 2,650 |
| Bartenders | $20,850 | 10,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,820 | 3,670 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,060 | 6,440 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,240 | 660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $22,460 | 1,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,520 | 45,060 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,680 | 2,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 | 45,720 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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