Protective Service Occupations Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #50 of 51 · LA
24.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $45,650 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $41,740
Employment 58,850
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,410P25 $31,200 Median $41,740P75 $55,500P90 $72,080
About 80% of protective service occupationss in Louisiana earn between $27,410 and $72,080. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean protective service occupations salary in Louisiana is $45,650, about 24.8% below the U.S. average ($60,720). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $47,540 | $49,790 | 4,840 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,430 | $49,460 | 3,740 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $45,730 | $46,650 | 2,540 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $45,250 | $48,000 | 11,450 |
| Alexandria, LA | $44,750 | $49,350 | 2,020 |
| Lafayette, LA | $42,280 | $44,250 | 3,290 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,300 | $46,040 | 14,480 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $39,210 | $42,970 | 1,760 |