Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Northeast Louisiana
238 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Northeast Louisiana belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $15,540 per year. The highest is $283,600.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $15,540 | 640 | |
| 2 | Bartenders | $18,720 | 130 | |
| 3 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,540 | 80 | |
| 4 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,920 | 30 | |
| 5 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,120 | 120 | |
| 6 | Physical Therapist Aides | $21,050 | 90 | |
| 7 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,570 | 2,490 | |
| 8 | School Bus Monitors | $21,620 | 50 | |
| 9 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,810 | 1,930 | |
| 10 | Food Preparation Workers | $22,300 | 930 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $283,600 | — |
| Physicians, All Other | $278,600 | 80 |
| Dentists, General | $160,240 | 30 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $139,850 | 30 |
| Pharmacists | $132,100 | 200 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $124,800 | 210 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,670 | 110 |
| Financial Managers | $116,290 | 190 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,210 | 50 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,360 | 170 |
| Occupational Therapists | $103,040 | 80 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,770 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,530 | 120 |
| Veterinarians | $98,410 | 30 |
| Management Analysts | $97,070 | 50 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,970 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $94,600 | 200 |
| Project Management Specialists | $94,020 | 140 |
| Managers, All Other | $92,630 | 350 |
| Engineers, All Other | $91,680 | 120 |
| General and Operations Managers | $91,000 | 1,480 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $85,100 | 50 |
| Lawyers | $84,140 | 160 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,630 | 40 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $82,520 | 110 |
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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