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Highest paying jobs in Louisiana after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Louisiana, general pediatrician pays most: $502,720 a year, and a single filer keeps about $327,485 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana tax. 1 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Louisiana paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Louisiana?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Louisiana after tax
Rank	Job	Median pay	Take-home
1	General Pediatrician	$502,720	$327,485
2	Anesthesiologist	$410,500	$272,476
3	Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$404,550	$268,927
4	Other Physician	$350,920	$236,937
5	Psychiatrist	$345,040	$233,429
6	Other Surgeon	$304,830	$209,444
7	Family Medicine Physician	$255,330	$179,407
8	Nurse Anesthetist	$222,130	$158,608
9	Internal Medicine Physician	$210,390	$150,654
10	Podiatrist	$197,480	$141,510
11	General Dentist	$170,750	$123,237
12	Physicist	$166,240	$120,290
13	Engineering Manager	$162,850	$118,075
14	Ophthalmologist	$155,250	$113,108
15	Petroleum Engineer	$139,640	$102,907
16	Aerospace Engineer	$136,970	$101,162
17	Chemical Engineer	$134,800	$99,744
18	Industrial Production Manager	$133,210	$98,705
19	Economics Professor	$132,670	$98,352
20	Pharmacist	$132,410	$98,182
21	Environmental Engineer	$130,510	$96,941
22	Theatrical Makeup Artist	$129,580	$96,333
23	Business Professor	$129,040	$95,980
24	Physician Assistant	$128,870	$95,869
25	Materials Engineer	$128,670	$95,738

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Louisiana: Emergency Medicine Physician.

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Every job with a median in Louisiana: pay, take-home and people
Job	Median pay	Take-home	People
General Pediatrician	$502,720	$327,485	40
Anesthesiologist	$410,500	$272,476	190
Obstetrician and Gynecologist	$404,550	$268,927	80
Other Physician	$350,920	$236,937	4,740
Psychiatrist	$345,040	$233,429	90
Other Surgeon	$304,830	$209,444	140
Family Medicine Physician	$255,330	$179,407	1,090
Nurse Anesthetist	$222,130	$158,608	900
Internal Medicine Physician	$210,390	$150,654	–
Podiatrist	$197,480	$141,510	50
General Dentist	$170,750	$123,237	1,500
Physicist	$166,240	$120,290	40
Engineering Manager	$162,850	$118,075	1,840
Ophthalmologist	$155,250	$113,108	30
Petroleum Engineer	$139,640	$102,907	710
Aerospace Engineer	$136,970	$101,162	90
Chemical Engineer	$134,800	$99,744	730
Industrial Production Manager	$133,210	$98,705	2,680
Economics Professor	$132,670	$98,352	70
Pharmacist	$132,410	$98,182	5,610
Environmental Engineer	$130,510	$96,941	340
Theatrical Makeup Artist	$129,580	$96,333	–
Business Professor	$129,040	$95,980	640
Physician Assistant	$128,870	$95,869	1,360
Materials Engineer	$128,670	$95,738	90
IT Manager	$127,500	$94,974	2,860
Financial Manager	$126,800	$94,516	7,070
Administrative Law Judge	$126,440	$94,281	140
Engineering Professor	$125,930	$93,948	300
Nurse Practitioner	$125,600	$93,732	5,380
Health Specialties Professor	$125,130	$93,425	2,250
Veterinarian	$124,370	$92,928	950
Technical Sales Representative	$124,200	$92,817	2,340
Electrical Engineer	$123,710	$92,497	990
Industrial Engineer	$122,920	$91,980	1,710
Fundraising Manager	$122,150	$91,477	50
Sales Engineer	$121,680	$91,168	–
Airline Pilot	$120,740	$90,535	150
Marketing Manager	$120,650	$90,474	940
Mechanical Engineer	$119,540	$89,726	1,890
Nurse Midwive	$119,280	$89,551	60
Health and Safety Engineer	$118,490	$89,019	370
Optometrist	$118,060	$88,730	250
Ship Captain and Mate	$117,160	$88,124	6,830
Natural Sciences Manager	$115,950	$87,309	–
Computer Research Scientist	$115,210	$86,810	140
Sales Manager	$110,700	$83,773	4,360
Construction Manager	$110,010	$83,308	5,530
Purchasing Manager	$109,630	$83,052	470
Gas Plant Operator	$108,350	$82,190	800
Human Resources Manager	$107,880	$81,873	1,390
Training and Development Manager	$107,670	$81,732	330
Refinery Operator	$106,640	$81,038	3,490
Computer Network Architect	$106,620	$81,025	470
Civil Engineer	$105,380	$80,190	3,780
Health Services Manager	$104,550	$79,631	7,470
Hydrologist	$104,520	$79,610	–
Other Psychologist	$104,460	$79,570	170
Lawyer	$104,100	$79,328	10,200
Chemist	$103,890	$79,186	740
Ship Engineer	$103,430	$78,876	610
Other Manager	$103,140	$78,681	13,220
Mechanical Engineering Technician	$102,800	$78,452	270
Software Developer	$102,800	$78,452	4,080
General and Operations Manager	$101,790	$77,772	43,220
Power Plant Operator	$101,170	$77,354	370
Electronics Engineer	$100,390	$76,829	450
Chemical Plant and System Operator	$100,060	$76,607	3,400
Compensation and Benefits Manager	$99,840	$76,458	220
Air Traffic Controller	$99,810	$76,438	230
Administrative Services Manager	$99,210	$76,034	3,260
Other Engineer	$99,070	$75,940	6,310
College Administrator	$98,840	$75,785	3,670
Physical Therapist	$98,530	$75,576	3,280
Occupational Therapist	$98,490	$75,549	2,060
Database Administrator	$98,270	$75,401	290
Commercial and Industrial Designer	$98,040	$75,246	130
Atmospheric and Space Scientist	$97,470	$74,862	70
Facilities Manager	$97,120	$74,627	1,160
Emergency Management Director	$96,550	$74,243	180
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent	$96,550	$74,243	250
Commercial Pilot	$95,940	$73,832	910
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,660	$73,643	2,980
Management Analyst	$95,540	$73,562	4,760
Radiation Therapist	$94,710	$73,003	230
Public Relations Manager	$94,380	$72,781	320
Other Physical Scientist	$94,320	$72,741	280
Transportation and Distribution Manager	$93,650	$72,290	2,840
Information Security Analyst	$92,990	$71,845	720
Geoscientist	$91,560	$70,882	440
Psychology Professor	$91,340	$70,734	140
Other Social Scientist	$91,170	$70,619	560
Network and Systems Administrator	$90,160	$69,939	1,790
Physics Professor	$90,040	$69,858	90
Occupational Safety Specialist	$89,560	$69,535	2,380
Writer and Author	$89,520	$69,508	480
Political Science Professor	$88,090	$68,545	70
Nuclear Medicine Technologist	$87,670	$68,262	170
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist	$87,460	$68,121	50
Oil and Gas Derrick Operator	$86,980	$67,797	890
Other Media Equipment Worker	$86,260	$67,312	190
Chemical Technician	$85,850	$67,036	960
Web Developer	$85,330	$66,686	490
Dental Hygienist	$85,240	$66,625	2,690
Project Management Specialist	$84,850	$66,363	8,050
Biomedical Engineer	$84,320	$66,006	30
Financial Examiner	$84,310	$65,999	240
Education Professor	$83,710	$65,595	460
Sociology Professor	$83,700	$65,588	80
Chemistry Professor	$83,680	$65,575	140
Art Director	$83,640	$65,548	160
Computer Hardware Engineer	$83,550	$65,487	270
K-12 Education Administrator	$83,360	$65,359	5,080
Other Education Administrator	$83,050	$65,150	480
Judge and Magistrate	$83,040	$65,144	180
Architecture Professor	$83,000	$65,117	140
Electrical Engineering Technician	$82,990	$65,110	1,000
Gambling Manager	$82,140	$64,538	240
Other Precision Instrument Repairer	$82,140	$64,538	80
Criminal Justice Professor	$82,100	$64,511	70
Social and Community Service Manager	$82,090	$64,504	2,680
Funeral Home Manager	$81,930	$64,396	190
Other Logging Worker	$80,930	$63,723	30
Actuary	$80,860	$63,675	40
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer	$80,710	$63,574	1,150
Calibration Technician	$80,670	$63,547	480
Historian	$80,620	$63,514	60
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer	$80,610	$63,507	370
Budget Analyst	$80,530	$63,453	330
Chiropractor	$80,280	$63,285	370
Avionics Technician	$80,250	$63,265	200
Registered Nurse	$80,230	$63,251	48,970
Telecom Equipment Installer	$80,210	$63,238	3,060
Conservation Scientist	$80,190	$63,224	190
Gas Compressor Operator	$79,970	$63,076	60
Nursing Professor	$79,960	$63,069	440
Mathematical Science Professor	$79,940	$63,056	340
Aircraft Mechanic	$79,780	$62,948	1,150
Architect	$79,580	$62,813	1,200
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor	$79,460	$62,733	40
Biological Science Professor	$79,010	$62,429	390
History Professor	$78,990	$62,416	120
Advertising and Promotions Manager	$78,810	$62,295	120
Other Professor	$78,810	$62,295	6,870
Data Scientist	$78,760	$62,261	1,300
Art, Drama, and Music Professor	$78,710	$62,227	720
Chemical Equipment Operator	$78,580	$62,140	6,430
Labor Relations Specialist	$78,110	$61,823	170
Mechanical Drafter	$77,730	$61,567	420
Computer Science Professor	$77,530	$61,433	200
Production Supervisor	$77,520	$61,426	9,350
MRI Technologist	$77,510	$61,419	510
Transportation Inspector	$77,460	$61,386	130
Transportation Electronics Repairer	$77,270	$61,258	40
Communications Professor	$77,250	$61,244	170
Cost Estimator	$77,030	$61,096	2,680
Other Computer Occupation	$77,000	$61,076	5,020
Wellhead Pumper	$76,930	$61,029	110
Insurance Underwriter	$76,540	$60,766	1,050
Other Life Scientist	$76,480	$60,726	430
Power Line Installer	$76,410	$60,678	2,520
Other Protective Service Supervisor	$76,400	$60,672	440
Statistician	$76,400	$60,672	70
Philosophy and Religion Professor	$76,310	$60,611	70
Financial and Investment Analyst	$75,680	$60,187	1,450
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor	$75,550	$60,099	10,490
Forest Fire Inspector	$75,480	$60,052	90
Orthotist and Prosthetist	$75,460	$60,039	100
Electro-Mechanical Technician	$75,410	$60,005	120
Foreign Language Professor	$75,410	$60,005	130
Construction Supervisor	$75,360	$59,971	14,070
Respiratory Therapist	$75,240	$59,890	2,520
Logistician	$75,230	$59,884	1,710
Audiologist	$75,200	$59,863	140
Urban and Regional Planner	$74,500	$59,392	240
Boilermaker	$73,980	$59,042	1,220
Epidemiologist	$73,850	$58,954	120
Accountant and Auditor	$73,810	$58,927	14,050
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor	$73,700	$58,853	1,840
Credit Analyst	$73,210	$58,523	290
Economist	$73,050	$58,415	140
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser	$72,040	$57,735	100
Fundraiser	$72,030	$57,728	330
Clinical Psychologist	$71,330	$57,257	320
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Worker	$70,700	$56,833	130
Police Supervisor	$70,470	$56,678	3,120
Dietitian and Nutritionist	$70,460	$56,671	800
Compliance Officer	$70,290	$56,557	3,970
Environmental Scientist	$69,820	$56,240	1,600
Speech-Language Pathologist	$69,610	$56,099	3,000
Other Biological Scientist	$69,590	$56,085	580
Other Social Worker	$69,230	$55,843	850
School Psychologist	$69,020	$55,701	670
Structural Iron and Steel Worker	$68,830	$55,573	1,180
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$68,790	$55,546	170
Other Drafter	$68,470	$55,331	1,200
Construction Inspector	$68,260	$55,189	1,440
Civil Engineering Technician	$68,030	$55,034	410
Adult Education and ESL Instructor	$66,870	$54,253	100
Film and Video Editor	$66,870	$54,253	80
Lighting Technician	$66,840	$54,233	40
Software QA Analyst and Tester	$66,810	$54,213	450
Control and Valve Installer	$66,730	$54,159	560
Buyer and Purchasing Agent	$66,340	$53,880	3,440
Occupational Therapy Assistant	$66,090	$53,687	760
Millwright	$66,080	$53,679	1,080
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor	$65,940	$53,571	100
Health Information Technologist	$65,620	$53,323	210
Physical Therapist Assistant	$65,370	$53,130	1,670
Claims Adjuster and Examiner	$65,220	$53,014	3,340
Hydrologic Technician	$65,170	$52,975	40
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$64,820	$52,705	80
Hearing Aid Specialist	$64,580	$52,519	80
Other Therapist	$64,530	$52,480	690
Industrial Electronics Repairer	$64,500	$52,457	950
Locomotive Engineer	$64,200	$52,225	700
Pump Operator	$64,110	$52,155	1,370
Technical Writer	$63,790	$51,908	320
Plumber	$63,680	$51,823	8,360
Radiologic Technologist	$63,680	$51,823	3,370
Court Reporter	$63,380	$51,591	270
Wholesale Sales Representative	$63,290	$51,521	19,120
Other Healthcare Technical Worker	$63,240	$51,482	3,900
Other Business Operations Specialist	$63,220	$51,467	17,010
Operations Research Analyst	$63,210	$51,459	550
Postal Service Clerk	$63,210	$51,459	1,100
Judicial Law Clerk	$63,180	$51,436	90
Surveyor	$63,140	$51,405	1,460
Agricultural Inspector	$63,130	$51,397	150
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130	$51,397	460
Instructional Coordinator	$63,120	$51,390	2,140
Lodging Manager	$63,000	$51,297	380
Producer and Director	$62,920	$51,235	880
Probation Officer	$62,910	$51,227	980
Property Appraiser and Assessor	$62,910	$51,227	600
Athletic Trainer	$62,760	$51,111	810
Compensation and Benefits Specialist	$62,700	$51,065	1,050
Machinery Maintenance Worker	$62,640	$51,018	1,410
Other Plant and System Operator	$62,630	$51,011	350
Electrical and Electronics Drafter	$62,550	$50,949	150
Entertainment and Recreation Manager	$62,390	$50,825	90
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic	$62,260	$50,724	4,270
Welder	$62,250	$50,717	13,690
Commercial Diver	$62,230	$50,701	230
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster	$62,170	$50,655	390
Faller	$62,040	$50,554	200
School and Career Counselor	$61,870	$50,423	4,820
Electrician	$61,540	$50,167	10,550
Brokerage Clerk	$61,500	$50,137	–
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher	$61,480	$50,121	60
Food Service Manager	$61,400	$50,059	1,950
High School Vocational Teacher	$61,300	$49,982	1,530
Human Resources Specialist	$61,300	$49,982	7,240
Crane and Tower Operator	$61,170	$49,881	1,930
Other Special Education Teacher	$61,170	$49,881	610
Event Planner	$61,150	$49,866	610
Pile Driver Operator	$61,150	$49,866	180
Loan Officer	$61,110	$49,835	2,810
Machinist	$61,110	$49,835	4,640
Medical Equipment Repairer	$61,110	$49,835	300
Healthcare Social Worker	$61,080	$49,812	1,970
Architectural and Civil Drafter	$61,010	$49,757	1,040
Coach and Scout	$60,960	$49,719	2,550
Environmental Engineering Technician	$60,840	$49,626	100
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator	$60,760	$49,564	3,130
Librarian	$60,650	$49,479	2,130
Interior Designer	$60,610	$49,448	350
Public Relations Specialist	$60,470	$49,340	1,710
Detective	$60,450	$49,324	1,740
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer	$60,420	$49,301	270
English Professor	$60,350	$49,247	430
Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$60,260	$49,177	7,410
Transportation Supervisor	$60,260	$49,177	8,120
Paralegal and Legal Assistant	$60,250	$49,170	4,890
Soil and Plant Scientist	$60,200	$49,131	170
Production and Planning Clerk	$60,120	$49,069	1,970
Curator	$60,080	$49,038	160
Cartographer and Photogrammetrist	$59,990	$48,969	–
Fish and Game Warden	$59,940	$48,930	110
Other Financial Specialist	$59,860	$48,868	2,990
High School Teacher	$59,850	$48,860	15,210
Firefighting Supervisor	$59,750	$48,783	1,810
Market Research Analyst	$59,690	$48,736	5,360
Other Teacher	$59,460	$48,559	1,960
Middle School Special Education Teacher	$59,420	$48,528	1,130
Forest and Conservation Technician	$59,370	$48,489	210
Geological Technician	$59,120	$48,296	160
High School Special Education Teacher	$59,100	$48,280	3,160
Archivist	$59,070	$48,257	50
Farming and Forestry Supervisor	$59,020	$48,218	490
Correctional Officer Supervisor	$58,960	$48,172	1,300
Other Engineering Technician	$58,960	$48,172	2,110
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$58,910	$48,133	5,090
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loader	$58,900	$48,125	500
Editor	$58,860	$48,094	330
Elementary Special Education Teacher	$58,800	$48,048	4,000
Elementary School Teacher	$58,770	$48,025	22,060
Middle School Teacher	$58,760	$48,017	5,560
Diesel Mechanic	$58,680	$47,955	3,270
Network Support Specialist	$58,680	$47,955	1,290
HVAC Technician	$58,650	$47,932	5,380
Separating Machine Operator	$58,640	$47,924	770
Logging Equipment Operator	$58,600	$47,893	770
Agricultural Equipment Operator	$58,520	$47,831	270
Postal Mail Sorter	$58,470	$47,793	1,200
Camera Operator	$58,440	$47,770	270
Financial Risk Specialist	$58,440	$47,770	520
Paper Goods Machine Operator	$58,230	$47,607	1,150
Other Entertainer and Performer	$58,157	$47,551	770
Training and Development Specialist	$58,070	$47,483	3,030
Occupational Safety Technician	$57,930	$47,375	780
Health Education Specialist	$57,840	$47,305	470
Gambling Services Supervisor	$57,560	$47,089	610
Licensed Practical Nurse	$57,470	$47,019	17,600
Brickmason and Blockmason	$57,440	$46,996	240
Surgical Technologist	$57,370	$46,942	2,230
Office Supervisor	$57,180	$46,795	20,810
Other Designer	$57,020	$46,671	250
Preschool Special Education Teacher	$56,890	$46,571	960
Child and Family Social Worker	$56,800	$46,501	1,110
Vocational Instructor	$56,480	$46,254	780
Middle School Vocational Teacher	$56,440	$46,223	120
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener	$56,380	$46,176	40
Paramedic	$56,050	$45,921	2,040
Professional Athlete	$55,890	$45,797	440
Earth Driller	$55,690	$45,642	190
Sound Engineering Technician	$55,530	$45,519	–
Insurance Sales Agent	$55,440	$45,449	7,100
Services Sales Representative	$55,200	$45,263	8,200
Embalmer	$54,890	$45,024	150
Security and Fire Alarm Installer	$54,730	$44,900	1,170
Conveyor Operator	$54,590	$44,792	210
Clinical Lab Technologist	$54,460	$44,691	3,790
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator	$54,260	$44,536	210
Clergy	$54,140	$44,444	400
Other Education Worker	$53,790	$44,173	3,860
Surface Mining Machine Operator	$53,510	$43,956	280
Other Science Technician	$53,360	$43,840	1,610
Audiovisual Equipment Installer	$53,320	$43,809	140
Executive Assistant	$53,240	$43,747	9,270
Kindergarten Teacher	$53,130	$43,662	3,730
Motorboat Mechanic	$53,080	$43,624	240
Social Science Research Assistant	$52,600	$43,252	340
Exercise Physiologist	$52,450	$43,136	40
IT Support Specialist	$52,440	$43,129	4,780
Fence Erector	$51,770	$42,610	120
Construction Equipment Operator	$51,700	$42,556	7,860
Jeweler	$51,420	$42,340	280
Other Legal Support Worker	$51,230	$42,193	1,200
Choreographer	$51,170	$42,146	210
Recreational Therapist	$51,150	$42,131	190
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$50,800	$41,860	2,160
Medical Appliance Technician	$50,770	$41,837	–
News Reporter and Journalist	$50,750	$41,821	410
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker	$50,660	$41,752	7,970
Security Supervisor	$50,580	$41,690	890
Lathe Operator	$50,560	$41,674	90
Sheet Metal Worker	$50,320	$41,489	1,080
Computer and Office Machine Repairer	$50,150	$41,357	900
Umpire and Referee	$50,080	$41,303	310
Cardiovascular Technologist	$50,050	$41,280	890
Property and Real Estate Manager	$49,990	$41,234	3,060
Plasterer and Stucco Mason	$49,950	$41,203	40
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent	$49,940	$41,195	600
Carpenter	$49,920	$41,179	8,990
Rolling Machine Operator	$49,920	$41,179	110
Upholsterer	$49,920	$41,179	80
Graphic Designer	$49,910	$41,172	1,750
CNC Machine Operator	$49,800	$41,087	670
Textile Winding Machine Operator	$49,690	$41,001	110
Procurement Clerk	$49,680	$40,994	760
Miscellaneous Construction Worker	$49,660	$40,978	1,000
Quality Control Inspector	$49,490	$40,847	8,110
Surveying and Mapping Technician	$49,440	$40,808	930
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator	$49,410	$40,785	910
Carpet Installer	$49,400	$40,777	100
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver	$49,320	$40,715	28,540
Home Appliance Repairer	$49,240	$40,653	310
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher	$49,180	$40,607	910
Structural Metal Fabricator	$49,120	$40,561	2,520
Other Social Service Specialist	$49,080	$40,530	5,730
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator	$48,950	$40,429	7,680
Cargo and Freight Agent	$48,940	$40,421	840
Septic Tank Servicer	$48,900	$40,390	500
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler	$48,890	$40,383	380
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver	$48,860	$40,359	1,490
Advertising Sales Agent	$48,810	$40,321	860
Telecom Line Installer	$48,770	$40,290	960
Roofer	$48,760	$40,282	760
Welding Machine Operator	$48,740	$40,267	320
Underground Loading Machine Operator	$48,670	$40,212	110
Dredge Operator	$48,590	$40,151	–
Other Communications Equipment Operator	$48,560	$40,127	40
Paving Equipment Operator	$48,450	$40,042	350
Interpreter and Translator	$48,420	$40,019	120
Landscaping Supervisor	$48,410	$40,011	–
Police Officer	$48,380	$39,988	12,400
Farm Equipment Mechanic	$48,330	$39,950	320
Mechanical Insulation Worker	$48,280	$39,911	620
Eligibility Interviewer	$48,260	$39,895	740
Other Extraction Worker	$48,070	$39,748	1,650
Legal Secretary	$48,050	$39,733	2,460
Financial Services Sales Agent	$48,040	$39,725	4,130
Other Woodworker	$48,020	$39,710	250
Rehabilitation Counselor	$47,990	$39,687	280
Rail Car Repairer	$47,970	$39,671	190
Coating and Painting Machine Operator	$47,950	$39,656	810
Metal Extruding Machine Operator	$47,930	$39,640	580
Other Counselor	$47,830	$39,563	1,510
Furnace and Kiln Operator	$47,820	$39,555	120
Anthropologist and Archeologist	$47,750	$39,501	110
Stationary Engineer	$47,750	$39,501	290
Log Grader and Scaler	$47,510	$39,315	90
Human Resources Assistant	$47,490	$39,300	750
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer	$47,420	$39,246	310
Tree Trimmer and Pruner	$47,350	$39,191	120
Insulation Worker	$47,340	$39,184	1,610
Mixing Machine Operator	$47,330	$39,176	570
Biological Technician	$47,310	$39,161	190
Credit Counselor	$47,250	$39,114	130
Woodworking Machine Operator	$47,170	$39,052	400
Auto Body Repairer	$47,150	$39,037	1,660
Glazier	$47,150	$39,037	610
Desktop Publisher	$47,130	$39,021	40
Mechanical Door Repairer	$47,110	$39,006	210
Mental Health Social Worker	$47,100	$38,998	970
Dispatcher	$47,050	$38,959	2,980
Tool and Die Maker	$46,950	$38,882	170
Extraction Worker Helper	$46,940	$38,874	320
Molder, Shaper, and Caster	$46,870	$38,820	100
Insurance Claims Clerk	$46,800	$38,766	1,740
Vending Machine Repairer	$46,770	$38,743	300
Mortician and Funeral Director	$46,730	$38,712	440
Loan Interviewer and Clerk	$46,700	$38,689	2,010
Sailor and Marine Oiler	$46,610	$38,619	7,580
Wood Sawing Machine Operator	$46,610	$38,619	500
Court and Municipal Clerk	$46,570	$38,588	2,900
Locksmith and Safe Repairer	$46,550	$38,573	190
Community Health Worker	$46,450	$38,495	210
Construction Painter	$46,410	$38,464	4,090
Auto Mechanic	$46,400	$38,457	8,620
Other Financial Clerk	$46,270	$38,356	970
Multiple Machine Tool Operator	$46,210	$38,310	900
Water Treatment Plant Operator	$46,210	$38,310	2,450
Arbitrator and Mediator	$46,100	$38,225	80
Preschool and Daycare Administrator	$46,030	$38,170	690
Other Information and Record Clerk	$45,970	$38,124	2,110
Real Estate Sales Agent	$45,850	$38,031	1,940
Motorboat Operator	$45,800	$37,993	160
Other Metal and Plastic Worker	$45,680	$37,900	210
Chef and Head Cook	$45,570	$37,815	1,990
RV Service Technician	$45,390	$37,675	360
Other Production Worker	$45,210	$37,536	7,980
Miscellaneous Assembler	$45,070	$37,428	3,400
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator	$44,900	$37,296	200
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk	$44,890	$37,289	18,980
Oil and Gas Roustabout	$44,850	$37,258	3,460
Highway Maintenance Worker	$44,790	$37,211	1,050
Tile and Stone Setter	$44,750	$37,180	190
Medical Records Specialist	$44,610	$37,072	2,600
Pest Control Worker	$44,570	$37,041	1,930
Reservation and Ticket Agent	$44,520	$37,002	520
Audio and Video Technician	$44,480	$36,972	860
Broadcast Technician	$44,440	$36,941	120
Food Cooking Machine Operator	$44,440	$36,941	550
Barber	$44,430	$36,933	40
Fitness Trainer and Instructor	$44,410	$36,917	2,290
Other Protective Service Worker	$44,410	$36,917	2,370
Pharmacy Technician	$44,410	$36,917	6,700
Pipelayer	$44,340	$36,863	–
Food Science Technician	$44,310	$36,840	30
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator	$44,200	$36,755	200
Rail-Track Equipment Operator	$44,150	$36,716	–
Dental Assistant	$44,090	$36,670	4,540
Bailiff	$44,040	$36,631	90
General Maintenance Worker	$43,960	$36,569	21,490
Retail Sales Supervisor	$43,860	$36,492	16,910
Roofer Helper	$43,680	$36,353	70
Rigger	$43,660	$36,337	1,840
Other Transportation Worker	$43,440	$36,167	1,040
Machine Feeder and Offbearer	$43,370	$36,113	130
Small Engine Mechanic	$43,200	$35,981	260
Billing and Posting Clerk	$43,170	$35,958	5,970
Aircraft Service Attendant	$42,930	$35,773	660
Traffic Technician	$42,710	$35,602	130
Floor Layer	$42,260	$35,254	70
Private Detective and Investigator	$41,950	$35,015	860
Auto Glass Installer	$41,620	$34,759	370
Recreation Supervisor	$41,350	$34,550	750
Cutting Machine Operator	$41,170	$34,411	110
Vehicle Electronics Installer	$41,040	$34,311	–
Carpenter Helper	$40,900	$34,202	860
Cutting and Press Machine Operator	$40,870	$34,179	760
Fine Artist	$40,700	$34,048	–
Other Office Support Worker	$40,700	$34,048	4,720
Shipping and Receiving Clerk	$40,180	$33,645	7,650
Slaughterer and Meat Packer	$40,120	$33,599	650
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator	$40,000	$33,506	220
Other Construction Helper	$39,960	$33,475	2,190
Blaster and Explosives Worker	$39,900	$33,429	130
Forest and Conservation Worker	$39,900	$33,429	150
Correctional Officer	$39,850	$33,390	7,960
Other Health Technician	$39,730	$33,297	3,460
Light Truck Driver	$39,440	$33,073	14,300
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter	$39,280	$32,949	470
Library Technician	$39,180	$32,872	1,410
Bill and Account Collector	$39,130	$32,833	1,690
Bridge and Lock Tender	$39,090	$32,802	370
Furniture Finisher	$38,920	$32,671	50
Refuse and Recycling Collector	$38,810	$32,586	2,200
Administrative Assistant	$38,790	$32,570	28,040
Ophthalmic Medical Technician	$38,750	$32,539	890
Tax Preparer	$38,740	$32,532	650
Personal Service Supervisor	$38,670	$32,477	1,330
Grinding Machine Operator	$38,650	$32,462	160
Metal Molding Machine Operator	$38,650	$32,462	90
Housekeeping Supervisor	$38,640	$32,454	2,470
Electrician Helper	$38,570	$32,400	3,190
Public Safety Telecommunicator	$38,550	$32,385	1,470
Dental Laboratory Technician	$38,490	$32,338	330
Title Examiner	$38,470	$32,323	390
Food Roasting Machine Operator	$38,440	$32,300	80
Packaging Machine Operator	$38,370	$32,245	1,910
Painting and Coating Worker	$38,320	$32,207	50
Construction Laborer	$38,230	$32,137	22,100
Other Agricultural Worker	$38,160	$32,083	140
Prepress Technician and Worker	$38,060	$32,006	90
Medical Transcriptionist	$38,040	$31,990	420
Animal Control Worker	$38,020	$31,975	120
Preschool Teacher	$38,020	$31,975	3,570
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker	$38,000	$31,959	880
Graduate Teaching Assistant	$37,950	$31,921	440
Electrical and Electronic Assembler	$37,930	$31,905	380
Mental Health Counselor	$37,910	$31,890	6,420
Self-Enrichment Teacher	$37,760	$31,774	3,030
Other Motor Vehicle Operator	$37,730	$31,750	280
Printing Press Operator	$37,650	$31,689	870
Utilities Meter Reader	$37,570	$31,627	500
Order Clerk	$37,520	$31,588	660
Textile Cutting Machine Operator	$37,490	$31,565	–
Credit Authorizer	$37,440	$31,526	330
Plumber Helper	$37,380	$31,480	2,010
Painter and Plasterer Helper	$37,340	$31,449	250
Customer Service Representative	$37,330	$31,441	25,780
Interviewer	$37,190	$31,333	4,440
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician	$37,160	$31,310	300
Office Machine Operator	$36,960	$31,155	70
Medical Secretary	$36,930	$31,132	2,970
Data Entry Keyer	$36,920	$31,124	1,800
Skincare Specialist	$36,890	$31,101	600
Knitting and Weaving Machine Operator	$36,860	$31,077	60
Photographer	$36,830	$31,054	510
Butcher and Meat Cutter	$36,790	$31,023	2,240
Correspondence Clerk	$36,790	$31,023	60
Photo Processing Worker	$36,500	$30,799	60
Massage Therapist	$36,480	$30,784	890
Production Helper	$36,400	$30,722	3,710
Other Entertainment Attendant	$36,370	$30,698	90
Dispensing Optician	$36,360	$30,691	720
Medical Assistant	$36,320	$30,660	12,310
Driver/Sales Worker	$36,290	$30,637	3,200
Print Binding and Finishing Worker	$36,230	$30,590	180
Maintenance and Repair Helper	$36,160	$30,536	3,910
Phlebotomist	$36,120	$30,505	3,410
Agricultural Grader and Sorter	$36,090	$30,482	280
Travel Agent	$35,970	$30,389	310
Medical Equipment Preparer	$35,960	$30,381	620
Switchboard Operator	$35,890	$30,327	–
Emergency Medical Technician	$35,870	$30,312	2,450
Food Service Supervisor	$35,800	$30,258	16,680
Social and Human Service Assistant	$35,780	$30,242	3,440
Teller	$35,680	$30,165	4,900
Veterinary Technician	$35,530	$30,049	2,220
Hand Laborer and Material Mover	$35,340	$29,902	43,730
Heat Treating Equipment Operator	$35,180	$29,778	–
Counter and Rental Clerk	$34,910	$29,569	3,740
Landscaper and Groundskeeper	$34,870	$29,538	8,510
Mail Clerk	$34,860	$29,530	590
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer	$34,860	$29,530	2,360
Food Batchmaker	$34,620	$29,345	530
Stocker and Order Filler	$34,490	$29,244	31,710
Other Healthcare Support Worker	$34,040	$28,896	4,100
Plating Machine Operator	$34,040	$28,896	100
Other Grounds Maintenance Worker	$33,970	$28,842	–
Gambling Surveillance Officer	$33,910	$28,796	240
Tire Repairer and Changer	$33,900	$28,788	1,120
Residential Advisor	$33,800	$28,711	420
Tutor	$33,780	$28,695	540
Tailor and Dressmaker	$33,560	$28,525	250
Courier and Messenger	$33,490	$28,471	1,030
Pharmacy Aide	$33,450	$28,440	730
Crop and Nursery Farmworker	$33,260	$28,293	570
Gambling Cage Worker	$33,220	$28,262	120
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker	$33,160	$28,216	90
Firefighter	$33,120	$28,185	5,230
Other Personal Care Worker	$33,060	$28,138	1,420
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ	$33,020	$28,107	190
Etcher and Engraver	$32,880	$27,999	40
Receptionist and Information Clerk	$32,750	$27,898	12,820
Animal Trainer	$32,720	$27,875	–
General Office Clerk	$32,480	$27,690	31,790
Museum Technician and Conservator	$32,350	$27,589	200
Security Guard	$32,240	$27,504	17,210
File Clerk	$32,200	$27,473	680
Tour and Travel Guide	$32,060	$27,365	580
Other Sales and Related Worker	$31,990	$27,311	910
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker	$31,940	$27,272	80
Mason Helper	$31,740	$27,117	60
Psychiatric Technician	$31,440	$26,885	2,420
Telephone Operator	$31,400	$26,854	50
Concierge	$31,340	$26,808	320
Parts Salesperson	$31,310	$26,785	3,960
Other Food Processing Worker	$31,230	$26,723	2,950
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur	$30,640	$26,266	2,140
Nursing Assistant	$30,510	$26,166	20,690
Veterinary Assistant	$30,480	$26,143	1,230
Funeral Attendant	$30,370	$26,057	560
Psychiatric Aide	$30,030	$25,794	280
Floral Designer	$30,000	$25,771	430
Demonstrator and Product Promoter	$29,680	$25,524	–
Library Assistant	$29,620	$25,477	720
Sewing Machine Operator	$29,600	$25,462	610
Religious Education Director	$29,540	$25,415	–
Retail Salesperson	$29,490	$25,377	49,570
School Bus Driver	$29,450	$25,346	6,670
Shampooer	$29,160	$25,122	–
Automotive Service Attendant	$29,150	$25,114	1,150
Restaurant Cook	$29,050	$25,036	14,910
Janitor	$28,930	$24,944	27,610
Other Cook	$28,930	$24,944	430
Telemarketer	$28,910	$24,928	380
Dietetic Technician	$28,860	$24,889	190
Other Gambling Service Worker	$28,630	$24,712	810
Recreation Worker	$28,580	$24,673	2,830
Occupational Therapy Aide	$28,560	$24,657	70
Other Building Cleaning Worker	$28,260	$24,421	280
Manicurist and Pedicurist	$28,170	$24,349	2,210
Baker	$28,020	$24,230	2,450
Animal Caretaker	$27,910	$24,143	2,660
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter	$27,850	$24,095	1,690
Usher and Ticket Taker	$27,750	$24,016	870
Hand Packer and Packager	$27,710	$23,984	2,280
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment	$27,600	$23,897	4,140
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker	$27,460	$23,786	2,950
Hotel Desk Clerk	$27,420	$23,754	4,110
Ambulance Driver and Attendant	$27,410	$23,746	120
Teaching Assistant	$27,400	$23,738	14,530
Substitute Teacher	$27,370	$23,714	1,090
Orderly	$27,330	$23,683	600
Nonrestaurant Food Server	$27,200	$23,579	2,380
Garment Presser	$27,170	$23,556	190
Hand Sewer	$27,040	$23,452	–
Busser and Dining Room Attendant	$26,780	$23,246	4,810
Cashier	$26,750	$23,222	46,350
Sports Book Writer and Runner	$26,620	$23,119	180
Maid and Housekeeper	$26,600	$23,103	12,440
Dishwasher	$26,440	$22,976	4,210
Baggage Porter and Bellhop	$26,320	$22,881	690
Short Order Cook	$26,260	$22,834	1,990
Pesticide Applicator	$26,220	$22,802	220
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist	$26,030	$22,651	2,720
Institution and Cafeteria Cook	$25,490	$22,223	5,740
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$25,450	$22,191	440
School Bus Monitor	$25,250	$22,032	1,170
Fast Food Cook	$24,960	$21,802	3,000
Parking Attendant	$23,920	$20,977	2,130
Food Preparation Worker	$23,620	$20,739	30,920
Gambling Booth Cashier	$23,390	$20,556	990
Childcare Worker	$22,900	$20,167	8,000
Fast Food and Counter Worker	$22,800	$20,088	45,720
Amusement and Recreation Attendant	$22,680	$19,993	2,850
Home Health Aide	$22,520	$19,866	45,060
Physical Therapist Aide	$22,460	$19,818	1,380
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol	$22,240	$19,644	660
Restaurant Host and Hostess	$22,060	$19,501	6,440
Other Food Service Worker	$21,820	$19,310	3,670
Bartender	$20,850	$18,541	10,140
Gambling Dealer	$17,760	$16,089	2,650
Waiter and Waitress	$15,080	$13,860	33,870

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Louisiana median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Louisiana paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Louisiana

What is the highest-paying job in Louisiana?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 1 job in Louisiana, such as emergency medicine physician. Of the jobs with an exact median, general pediatrician pays most: $502,720, or $327,485 after tax.

What is the most common job in Louisiana?

Retail Salesperson: about 49,570 people in Louisiana, with a median of $29,490.

How much do you take home on the median Louisiana salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Louisiana is $45,520 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $37,776 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana tax.

Which job pays more in Louisiana than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Louisiana, chemical equipment operator pays furthest above its US median: $78,580 here, 35% more than the national $58,040.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Louisiana. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.