SOC 13-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Analysts — Louisiana
Louisiana · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $73,210 a year, trailing the national median of $83,510 by 12.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Louisiana is $73,210 a year, trailing the national median of $83,510 by 12.3%. Half of workers earn between $54,370 and $99,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,680 and the ninetieth at $134,670.
The area has 290 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 39th by median wage. New Orleans leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 181st of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,680 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $54,370 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $73,210 | −12.3% |
| 75th | $99,380 | +19.0% |
| 90th | $134,670 | +61.3% |
| Mean | $81,210 | −2.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $81,170 | 70 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $70,900 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $73,210 goes as far as $83,005 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,005US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,210 a year, 12.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,680 to $134,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 39th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $81,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Analysts in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $73,210, or $35.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $83,510, so pay in Louisiana is 12.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $134,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Orleans, at $81,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
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.
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