What healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,240 | $30.41 | 1,910 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $64,360 | $30.94 | 610 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $71,850 | $34.55 | 200 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $75,100 | $36.11 | 150 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $47,880 | $23.02 | 150 |
| Monroe, LA | $70,880 | $34.08 | 140 |
| Hammond, LA | $76,940 | $36.99 | 120 |
| Lafayette, LA | $73,830 | $35.50 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $53,830 | $25.88 | 110 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $68,220 | $32.80 | 80 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,640 | $30.60 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $84,600 | $40.68 | 80 |
| Alexandria, LA | $72,860 | $35.03 | 70 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other in Louisiana earned a median of $63,240 a year ($30.41 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $65,790. The middle half earned $50,440 to $80,610.
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Hammond, LA at $76,940.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.