May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Houma
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
278 occupations
Across 278 occupations with published wages in Houma, physicians, all other record the highest median at $355,390 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Houma
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | 2,140 | $48,500 |
| Cashiers | 2,070 | $25,990 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,060 | $29,220 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 2,040 | $103,780 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,000 | $33,310 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,990 | $22,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,840 | $107,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,630 | $21,890 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,460 | $75,740 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,460 | $49,300 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,210 |
| School Bus Monitors | $17,050 | 30 |
| Bartenders | $18,990 | 300 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,370 | 110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,890 | 1,630 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $21,980 | 50 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,010 | 220 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,100 | 260 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,280 | 1,990 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,810 | 1,150 |
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.