Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Highest-paying jobs in Southwest Louisiana
259 occupations with published wages, ranked
The highest median wage in Southwest Louisiana belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $292,650 per year. The lowest published median is $15,080.
The 25 highest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $292,650 | 90 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $252,300 | 150 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $218,370 | 30 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $166,730 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,450 | 210 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $130,010 | 60 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $129,880 | 40 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $124,950 | 140 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,450 | 200 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,460 | 40 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,320 | 130 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $118,660 | 220 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $114,160 | 30 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $108,700 | 30 | |
| 15 | Civil Engineers | $107,270 | 50 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $105,160 | 460 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $104,130 | 70 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $103,550 | 160 | |
| 19 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $102,460 | 530 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,340 | 250 | |
| 21 | Industrial Engineers | $97,450 | 90 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $97,070 | 50 | |
| 23 | Ship Engineers | $93,980 | 50 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $93,770 | 40 | |
| 25 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $93,640 | 50 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 720 |
| Bartenders | $18,170 | 210 |
| School Bus Monitors | $19,860 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $20,540 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,670 | 100 |
| Dishwashers | $20,680 | 100 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $21,240 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,420 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,520 | 2,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,620 | 100 |
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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