Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in New Orleans
505 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in New Orleans belongs to Emergency Medicine Physicians, at $336,290 per year. The lowest published median is $16,640.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $336,290 | 140 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $332,690 | 250 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $326,440 | 1,910 | |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,280 | 190 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $198,050 | 270 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,620 | 560 | |
| 8 | Aerospace Engineers | $149,430 | 40 | |
| 9 | Petroleum Engineers | $148,390 | 320 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $147,980 | 580 | |
| 11 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,540 | 240 | |
| 12 | Chemical Engineers | $136,870 | 190 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $136,200 | 50 | |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $135,950 | 140 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $134,110 | 1,970 | |
| 16 | Sales Engineers | $133,010 | — | |
| 17 | Ship Engineers | $132,710 | 230 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,570 | 800 | |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $129,960 | 100 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $128,670 | 90 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $128,360 | 200 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $128,100 | 1,470 | |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $127,340 | 460 | |
| 24 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $127,030 | 510 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $126,740 | 250 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $16,640 | 10,050 |
| Bartenders | $21,230 | 4,200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,060 | 2,090 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $23,280 | 400 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,420 | 1,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,650 | 6,600 |
| Parking Attendants | $23,920 | 1,770 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $24,720 | 500 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,960 | 130 |
| School Bus Monitors | $25,070 | 250 |
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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