Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #31 of 51 · LA
12.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,690 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $75,360
Employment 15,350
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,950P25 $57,630 Median $75,360P75 $100,420P90 $129,540
About 80% of life, physical, and social science occupationss in Louisiana earn between $44,950 and $129,540. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean life, physical, and social science occupations salary in Louisiana is $82,690, about 12.6% below the U.S. average ($94,600). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | $83,720 | $93,470 | 980 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $77,790 | $84,380 | 4,560 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $76,480 | $85,450 | 4,310 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $75,560 | $77,640 | 420 |
| Alexandria, LA | $72,810 | $79,080 | 390 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $71,330 | $79,910 | 1,010 |
| Lafayette, LA | $70,880 | $78,440 | 980 |
| Monroe, LA | $69,740 | $72,620 | 330 |
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