May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Monroe
Monroe, LA
277 occupations
Across 277 occupations with published wages in Monroe, physicians, all other record the highest median at $293,170 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Monroe
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $293,170 | 180 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 | 110 | |
| 3 | Dentists, General | $161,930 | 80 | |
| 4 | Industrial Production Managers | $132,660 | 120 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,990 | 280 | |
| 6 | Physician Assistants | $126,190 | 50 | |
| 7 | Nurse Practitioners | $124,340 | 340 | |
| 8 | Chief Executives | $123,090 | 50 | |
| 9 | Financial Managers | $118,420 | 250 | |
| 10 | Veterinarians | $117,400 | 40 | |
| 11 | Sales Managers | $112,800 | 170 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $110,510 | 80 | |
| 13 | Education Administrators, All Other | $106,520 | 50 | |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,470 | 290 | |
| 15 | Construction Managers | $101,750 | 140 | |
| 16 | Electrical Engineers | $101,310 | 40 | |
| 17 | Mechanical Engineers | $100,740 | 40 | |
| 18 | Civil Engineers | $99,180 | 110 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $99,100 | 40 | |
| 20 | Occupational Therapists | $98,980 | 130 | |
| 21 | Managers, All Other | $97,760 | 440 | |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | $97,070 | 40 | |
| 23 | Physical Therapists | $96,140 | 170 | |
| 24 | Human Resources Managers | $95,850 | 40 | |
| 25 | Lawyers | $94,720 | 270 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,530 | $21,720 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,830 | $35,260 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,350 | $27,710 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,340 | $78,270 |
| Cashiers | 2,330 | $24,490 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,060 | $21,550 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,060 | $30,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,740 | $94,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 1,630 | $22,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,530 | $28,120 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 1,370 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,500 | 130 |
| Bartenders | $20,060 | 200 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $20,210 | 180 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,910 | 200 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,550 | 2,060 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,720 | 4,530 |
| Massage Therapists | $21,730 | 60 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $21,850 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,040 | 160 |
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.