SOC 13-2099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Specialists, All Other — Louisiana
Louisiana · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Louisiana is $59,860 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $81,100 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Louisiana is $59,860 a year, 26.2% under the national median of $81,100 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,300 and $78,700. The lowest tenth earn under $36,910, while the highest tenth earn more than $97,200.
The area has 2,990 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.82 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Louisiana ranks number 49th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, New Orleans records the highest median at $70,110. Of the 679 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 281st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | −54.5% |
| 25th | $47,300 | −41.7% |
| Median (50th) | $59,860 | −26.2% |
| 75th | $78,700 | −3.0% |
| 90th | $97,200 | +19.9% |
| Mean | $65,330 | −19.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $70,110 | 950 | |
| 2 | Alexandria | $66,330 | 50 | |
| 3 | Slidell | $65,170 | 180 | |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | $61,110 | 600 | |
| 5 | Lake Charles | $56,600 | 80 | |
| 6 | Shreveport | $56,220 | 210 | |
| 7 | Hammond | $54,530 | 80 | |
| 8 | Houma | $54,480 | 90 | |
| 9 | Lafayette | $54,340 | 200 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $53,930 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $59,860 goes as far as $67,868 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,868US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,860 a year, 26.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,910 to $97,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,990 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 49th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $70,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Specialists, All Other in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $59,860, or $28.78 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 $81,100, so pay in Louisiana is 26.2% 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 $97,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,910 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 $70,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,990 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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