Lawyers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #43 of 51 · LA
31.4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $127,520 ≈ $61/hr
Median annual salary $104,100
Employment 10,200
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $50,140P25 $76,540 Median $104,100P75 $159,100P90 $227,230
About 80% of lawyerss in Louisiana earn between $50,140 and $227,230. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean lawyers salary in Louisiana is $127,520, about 31.4% below the U.S. average ($185,840). That works out to roughly $61/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $121,290 | $144,250 | 4,330 |
| Lafayette, LA | $111,160 | $131,600 | 650 |
| Alexandria, LA | $108,720 | $139,710 | 200 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,070 | $112,100 | 2,300 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $101,690 | $122,000 | 350 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $98,900 | $115,550 | 460 |
| Monroe, LA | $94,720 | $116,840 | 270 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $94,020 | $119,270 | 250 |