Louisiana Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Louisiana from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $45,520 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 4.0%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $250
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Louisiana
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
| # | Occupation | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists190 jobs | $410,500 |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other4,740 jobs | $350,920 |
| 3 | Surgeons, All Other140 jobs | $304,830 |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians1,090 jobs | $255,330 |
| 5 | Emergency Medicine Physicians470 jobs | $239,200 or more |
| 6 | Nurse Anesthetists900 jobs | $222,130 |
| 7 | Dentists, General1,500 jobs | $170,750 |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers1,840 jobs | $162,850 |
Most common jobs in Louisiana
Top H-1B employers in Louisiana
| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Louisiana Children's Medical Center | 95 | $68,432 |
| 2 | Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 84 | $234,250 |
| 3 | Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 80 | $79,000 |
| 4 | Louisiana State University and A&M College | 70 | $87,780 |
| 5 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport | 49 | $225,000 |
| 6 | CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. | 28 | $83,262 |
| 7 | IBM Corporation | 28 | $105,303 |
| 8 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc. | 24 | $318,915 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Louisiana?
- The median wage for all occupations in Louisiana is $45,520 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Louisiana?
- Louisiana's unemployment rate was 4.0% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Louisiana?
- Anesthesiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Louisiana: $410,500 a year.
More Louisiana labor data
- Unemployment by county4.0% statewide
- Jobs by industry2.02 million jobs, +1.8% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$250 a week on average
- Union membership4.4% in 2025
- Federal job openings511 open now