May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in New Orleans
New Orleans-Metairie, LA
505 occupations
Across 505 occupations with published wages in New Orleans, emergency medicine physicians record the highest median at $336,290 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in New Orleans
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $336,290 | 140 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $332,690 | 250 | |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | $326,440 | 1,910 | |
| 4 | Anesthesiologists | $239,200 | 120 | |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetists | $216,280 | 190 | |
| 6 | Dentists, General | $198,050 | 270 | |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,620 | 560 | |
| 8 | Aerospace Engineers | $149,430 | 40 | |
| 9 | Petroleum Engineers | $148,390 | 320 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $147,980 | 580 | |
| 11 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,540 | 240 | |
| 12 | Chemical Engineers | $136,870 | 190 | |
| 13 | Optometrists | $136,200 | 50 | |
| 14 | Commercial Pilots | $135,950 | 140 | |
| 15 | Financial Managers | $134,110 | 1,970 | |
| 16 | Sales Engineers | $133,010 | — | |
| 17 | Ship Engineers | $132,710 | 230 | |
| 18 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,570 | 800 | |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | $129,960 | 100 | |
| 20 | Purchasing Managers | $128,670 | 90 | |
| 21 | Veterinarians | $128,360 | 200 | |
| 22 | Pharmacists | $128,100 | 1,470 | |
| 23 | Industrial Engineers | $127,340 | 460 | |
| 24 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $127,030 | 510 | |
| 25 | Marketing Managers | $126,740 | 250 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 12,030 | $30,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,530 | $81,850 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,670 | $105,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,110 | $25,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,050 | $16,640 |
| Cashiers | 9,320 | $28,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,220 | $36,380 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 7,250 | $26,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,740 | $33,860 |
| Security Guards | 6,650 | $32,240 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $16,640 | 10,050 |
| Bartenders | $21,230 | 4,200 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,060 | 2,090 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $23,280 | 400 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $23,420 | 1,200 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $23,650 | 6,600 |
| Parking Attendants | $23,920 | 1,770 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $24,720 | 500 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $24,960 | 130 |
| School Bus Monitors | $25,070 | 250 |
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.