May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Northeast Louisiana
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
238 occupations
Across 238 occupations with published wages in Northeast Louisiana, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $283,600 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Northeast Louisiana
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,490 | $21,570 |
| Cashiers | 1,970 | $23,500 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,930 | $21,810 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,480 | $91,000 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,410 | $27,660 |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,320 | $30,010 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,310 | $77,570 |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,250 | $28,980 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,100 | $36,940 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,050 | $32,260 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,540 | 640 |
| Bartenders | $18,720 | 130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $19,540 | 80 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,920 | 30 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,120 | 120 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $21,050 | 90 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $21,570 | 2,490 |
| School Bus Monitors | $21,620 | 50 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,810 | 1,930 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $22,300 | 930 |
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.