Legal Occupations Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #39 of 51 · LA
27.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $100,640 ≈ $48/hr
Median annual salary $77,250
Employment 17,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,480P25 $56,120 Median $77,250P75 $124,490P90 $176,920
About 80% of legal occupationss in Louisiana earn between $37,480 and $176,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean legal occupations salary in Louisiana is $100,640, about 27.9% below the U.S. average ($139,510). That works out to roughly $48/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $79,740 | $113,640 | 7,220 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $76,990 | $91,440 | 3,680 |
| Lafayette, LA | $74,720 | $95,270 | 1,240 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $74,440 | $87,790 | 330 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $73,440 | $88,620 | 830 |
| Alexandria, LA | $71,960 | $101,230 | 400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $71,930 | $91,770 | 640 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $71,410 | $91,830 | 850 |