May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Southwest Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area
259 occupations
Across 259 occupations with published wages in Southwest Louisiana, physicians, all other record the highest median at $292,650 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Southwest Louisiana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $292,650 | 90 | |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | $252,300 | 150 | |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetists | $218,370 | 30 | |
| 4 | Dentists, General | $166,730 | 50 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $131,450 | 210 | |
| 6 | Chief Executives | $130,010 | 60 | |
| 7 | Physician Assistants | $129,880 | 40 | |
| 8 | Sales Managers | $124,950 | 140 | |
| 9 | Nurse Practitioners | $121,450 | 200 | |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $120,460 | 40 | |
| 11 | Industrial Production Managers | $119,320 | 130 | |
| 12 | Financial Managers | $118,660 | 220 | |
| 13 | Electrical Engineers | $114,160 | 30 | |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | $108,700 | 30 | |
| 15 | Civil Engineers | $107,270 | 50 | |
| 16 | Managers, All Other | $105,160 | 460 | |
| 17 | Software Developers | $104,130 | 70 | |
| 18 | Construction Managers | $103,550 | 160 | |
| 19 | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $102,460 | 530 | |
| 20 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $101,340 | 250 | |
| 21 | Industrial Engineers | $97,450 | 90 | |
| 22 | Management Analysts | $97,070 | 50 | |
| 23 | Ship Engineers | $93,980 | 50 | |
| 24 | Commercial Pilots | $93,770 | 40 | |
| 25 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $93,640 | 50 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 2,630 | $21,970 |
| Cashiers | 2,480 | $23,880 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,140 | $21,520 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,950 | $29,270 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 1,920 | $31,270 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,890 | $93,610 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,600 | $36,410 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,420 | $31,210 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,390 | $47,580 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,350 | $77,980 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 720 |
| Bartenders | $18,170 | 210 |
| School Bus Monitors | $19,860 | 50 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $20,540 | 40 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $20,670 | 100 |
| Dishwashers | $20,680 | 100 |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service | $21,240 | 90 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $21,420 | 30 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $21,520 | 2,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,620 | 100 |
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.