May 2025 · State · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Louisiana
Louisiana
679 occupations
Across 679 occupations with published wages in Louisiana, pediatricians, general record the highest median at $502,720 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Louisiana
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | $502,720 | 40 | |
| 2 | Anesthesiologists | $410,500 | 190 | |
| 3 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $404,550 | 80 | |
| 4 | Physicians, All Other | $350,920 | 4,740 | |
| 5 | Psychiatrists | $345,040 | 90 | |
| 6 | Surgeons, All Other | $304,830 | 140 | |
| 7 | Family Medicine Physicians | $255,330 | 1,090 | |
| 8 | Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 | 470 | |
| 9 | Nurse Anesthetists | $222,130 | 900 | |
| 10 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $210,390 | — | |
| 11 | Podiatrists | $197,480 | 50 | |
| 12 | Dentists, General | $170,750 | 1,500 | |
| 13 | Physicists | $166,240 | 40 | |
| 14 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,850 | 1,840 | |
| 15 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $155,250 | 30 | |
| 16 | Petroleum Engineers | $139,640 | 710 | |
| 17 | Aerospace Engineers | $136,970 | 90 | |
| 18 | Chemical Engineers | $134,800 | 730 | |
| 19 | Industrial Production Managers | $133,210 | 2,680 | |
| 20 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,670 | 70 | |
| 21 | Pharmacists | $132,410 | 5,610 | |
| 22 | Environmental Engineers | $130,510 | 340 | |
| 23 | Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $129,580 | — | |
| 24 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,040 | 640 | |
| 25 | Physician Assistants | $128,870 | 1,360 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 49,570 | $29,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 48,970 | $80,230 |
| Cashiers | 46,350 | $26,750 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,720 | $22,800 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 45,060 | $22,520 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 43,730 | $35,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,220 | $101,790 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 33,870 | $15,080 |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,790 | $32,480 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,710 | $34,490 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $15,080 | 33,870 |
| Gambling Dealers | $17,760 | 2,650 |
| Bartenders | $20,850 | 10,140 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $21,820 | 3,670 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $22,060 | 6,440 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $22,240 | 660 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $22,460 | 1,380 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $22,520 | 45,060 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,680 | 2,850 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $22,800 | 45,720 |
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.