Construction and Extraction Occupations Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #46 of 51 · LA
15.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $54,940 ≈ $26/hr
Median annual salary $49,950
Employment 111,610
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,940P25 $39,110 Median $49,950P75 $64,980P90 $79,590
About 80% of construction and extraction occupationss in Louisiana earn between $33,940 and $79,590. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean construction and extraction occupations salary in Louisiana is $54,940, about 15.9% below the U.S. average ($65,360). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $57,710 | $58,150 | 33,600 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $50,790 | $56,540 | 18,010 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $49,640 | $54,410 | 6,950 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $49,070 | $54,220 | 8,460 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,000 | $53,140 | 9,730 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $48,090 | $53,240 | 3,840 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $47,790 | $53,590 | 7,540 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,490 | $51,490 | 5,770 |
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