Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Central Louisiana
255 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Central Louisiana belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $328,470.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 900 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $17,910 | 140 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,270 | 150 | |
| 4 | Bartenders | $19,820 | 210 | |
| 5 | School Bus Monitors | $20,800 | 70 | |
| 6 | Dishwashers | $20,800 | 120 | |
| 7 | Childcare Workers | $21,190 | 260 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $21,430 | 490 | |
| 9 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,690 | 2,210 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,820 | 1,910 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $328,470 | 80 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,960 | 50 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,690 | 40 |
| Pharmacists | $131,970 | 180 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $131,480 | 110 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,360 | 250 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,770 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $114,820 | 30 |
| Financial Managers | $114,550 | 190 |
| Managers, All Other | $106,680 | 410 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,850 | 150 |
| Occupational Therapists | $105,720 | 110 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,050 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,370 | 40 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,970 | 320 |
| Construction Managers | $100,860 | 140 |
| Engineers, All Other | $100,420 | 140 |
| Human Resources Managers | $98,480 | 40 |
| Sales Managers | $97,030 | 110 |
| Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $94,600 | 30 |
| Lawyers | $94,020 | 250 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $93,310 | 50 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $92,060 | 60 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $90,940 | 40 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $89,740 | 60 |
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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