May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Central Louisiana
Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
255 occupations
Across 255 occupations with published wages in Central Louisiana, physicians, all other record the highest median at $328,470 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Central Louisiana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $328,470 | 80 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $248,960 | 50 | |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $132,690 | 40 | |
| 4 | Pharmacists | $131,970 | 180 | |
| 5 | Industrial Production Managers | $131,480 | 110 | |
| 6 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,360 | 250 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,770 | 60 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $114,820 | 30 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $114,550 | 190 | |
| 10 | Managers, All Other | $106,680 | 410 | |
| 11 | Physical Therapists | $105,850 | 150 | |
| 12 | Occupational Therapists | $105,720 | 110 | |
| 13 | Civil Engineers | $103,050 | 80 | |
| 14 | Industrial Engineers | $102,370 | 40 | |
| 15 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $100,970 | 320 | |
| 16 | Construction Managers | $100,860 | 140 | |
| 17 | Engineers, All Other | $100,420 | 140 | |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | $98,480 | 40 | |
| 19 | Sales Managers | $97,030 | 110 | |
| 20 | Postmasters and Mail Superintendents | $94,600 | 30 | |
| 21 | Lawyers | $94,020 | 250 | |
| 22 | Computer Systems Analysts | $93,310 | 50 | |
| 23 | Mechanical Engineers | $92,060 | 60 | |
| 24 | Social Workers, All Other | $90,940 | 40 | |
| 25 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $89,740 | 60 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,360 | $23,500 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,210 | $21,690 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,910 | $21,820 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1,900 | $37,060 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,870 | $27,690 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,790 | $75,640 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,590 | $29,020 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,560 | $86,180 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,540 | $29,070 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 1,520 | $51,160 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 900 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $17,910 | 140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,270 | 150 |
| Bartenders | $19,820 | 210 |
| School Bus Monitors | $20,800 | 70 |
| Dishwashers | $20,800 | 120 |
| Childcare Workers | $21,190 | 260 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $21,430 | 490 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,690 | 2,210 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,820 | 1,910 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.