Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Louisiana
679 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Louisiana belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,080 per year. The highest is $502,720.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 33,870 | |
| 2 | Gambling Dealers | $17,760 | 2,650 | |
| 3 | Bartenders | $20,850 | 10,140 | |
| 4 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,820 | 3,670 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,060 | 6,440 | |
| 6 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,240 | 660 | |
| 7 | Physical Therapist Aides | $22,460 | 1,380 | |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,520 | 45,060 | |
| 9 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,680 | 2,850 | |
| 10 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 | 45,720 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $502,720 | 40 |
| Anesthesiologists | $410,500 | 190 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $404,550 | 80 |
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 | 4,740 |
| Psychiatrists | $345,040 | 90 |
| Surgeons, All Other | $304,830 | 140 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 | 1,090 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 470 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 | 900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $210,390 | — |
| Podiatrists | $197,480 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $170,750 | 1,500 |
| Physicists | $166,240 | 40 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 | 1,840 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $155,250 | 30 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 | 710 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $136,970 | 90 |
| Chemical Engineers | $134,800 | 730 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 | 2,680 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,670 | 70 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 | 5,610 |
| Environmental Engineers | $130,510 | 340 |
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $129,580 | — |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,040 | 640 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,870 | 1,360 |
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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