Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Houma
278 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Houma belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $355,390.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,210 | |
| 2 | School Bus Monitors | $17,050 | 30 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $18,990 | 300 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,370 | 110 | |
| 5 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,890 | 1,630 | |
| 6 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,980 | 50 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,010 | 220 | |
| 8 | Childcare Workers | $22,100 | 260 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,280 | 1,990 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,810 | 1,150 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $355,390 | 290 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $203,250 | 40 |
| Chief Executives | $176,890 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $140,330 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,210 | 50 |
| Physician Assistants | $135,960 | 60 |
| Pharmacists | $134,050 | 240 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $130,940 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineers | $128,690 | 60 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $127,660 | 230 |
| Sales Managers | $123,700 | 160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $121,970 | 70 |
| Financial Managers | $121,000 | 270 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,870 | 110 |
| Civil Engineers | $107,400 | 130 |
| General and Operations Managers | $107,200 | 1,840 |
| Human Resources Managers | $104,760 | 60 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $103,780 | 2,040 |
| Software Developers | $102,970 | 50 |
| Managers, All Other | $102,130 | 680 |
| Ship Engineers | $100,260 | 150 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $99,490 | 160 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $99,460 | 150 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $98,310 | 240 |
| Construction Managers | $97,790 | 430 |
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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