Jobs, pay and daily life in Morgan City, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Morgan City is a city in Louisiana with 11,064 residents. The median household earns $56,474 a year and the median rent is $917 a month, which is 19.5% of the median household income. The nearest metropolitan area with BLS wage data is Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA (83,440 jobs), about 23 miles away; this place is probably not part of it, so its pay tables are a reference only.
How Morgan City compares. Among the 80 largest places in Louisiana, Morgan City is #52 by population, #74 for remote work (#1 = most), #71 for college degrees (#1 = most), #19 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Saint Mary Parish, is #16 of 64 counties for average pay ($61,932).
Morgan City has 11,064 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Louisiana. It covers 6 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,849 people per square mile. The median age is 38.6, about the same as the state median (38.6 against 38.0).
The median gross rent is $917 a month (rent plus utilities), 14% below the state median ($917 against $1,064). Over a year that is 19.5% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $155,200, which is 2.7 times the median household income ($56,474); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 57.1% of households own their home, 15% below the state average (57.1% against 67.4%).
The nearest metropolitan area with wage data is Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, metropolitan area has 83,440 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $45,610 a year, 11% below the national median ($45,610 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are transportation and material moving (12,110 jobs, median $45,880); office and administrative support (8,950 jobs, median $38,330); food preparation and serving related (7,340 jobs, median $22,810). The area is most specialised in construction and extraction (2.0 times) and transportation and material moving (1.6 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are healthcare practitioners and technical ($68,340) and construction and extraction ($49,640). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Saint Mary Parish was 4.2%. 59.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Saint Mary Parish; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 85.0% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 2.5% walk, 3.5% work from home. 15.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, about the same as the state average (15.0% against 15.2%).
15.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44% below the state share (15.3% against 27.0%). 10.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 119% above the state share (10.7% against 4.9%). The poverty rate is 17.4%, 8% below the state rate (17.4% against 18.9%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 84°F (28.7°C), and the coolest is Jan at 54°F (12.4°C). About 1,527 mm (60 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Aug is the wettest month (203 mm) and Nov the driest (84 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Thibodaux (23 miles, rent 5% higher); Bayou Cane (27 miles, rent 20% higher); Houma (30 miles, rent 15% higher); Bayou Blue (32 miles, rent 21% higher). Rent differences are against Morgan City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cashiers | 2,070 | 1.25 | $25,990 | $18,250 | $32,680 | -21% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,060 | 0.98 | $29,220 | $21,690 | $44,160 | -17% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,000 | 1.26 | $33,310 | $20,430 | $47,370 | -17% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 1,990 | 0.96 | $22,280 | $18,120 | $30,440 | -29% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,840 | 0.98 | $107,200 | $52,760 | $212,590 | +1% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,630 | 0.71 | $21,890 | $18,880 | $29,190 | -39% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,460 | 1.32 | $49,300 | $36,740 | $72,700 | -16% |
| Registered Nurses | 1,460 | 0.81 | $75,740 | $55,150 | $102,150 | -22% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,440 | 0.95 | $31,040 | $27,550 | $43,380 | -17% |
| Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | 1,350 | 6.03 | $56,990 | $40,000 | $74,580 | +6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,210 | 0.99 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $36,480 | -57% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,210 | 0.91 | $29,880 | $18,730 | $48,470 | -34% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,180 | 1.29 | $37,010 | $27,140 | $50,580 | -22% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 1,150 | 2.39 | $22,810 | $17,320 | $29,890 | -35% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,030 | 0.87 | $28,810 | $17,770 | $37,480 | -22% |
| Construction Laborers | 880 | 1.49 | $36,890 | $29,190 | $51,200 | -22% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 810 | 1.85 | $67,400 | $48,680 | $97,730 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 780 | 1.02 | $57,060 | $38,730 | $85,090 | -18% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 780 | 1.30 | $38,480 | $28,030 | $69,970 | -21% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 770 | 1.04 | $43,770 | $28,850 | $61,580 | -14% |
These figures are for the nearest metropolitan area with wage data, Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA, about 23 miles away. They show what the regional labour market pays; they are not a measure of this city.
Median pay across all occupations: $45,610 (US $50,980); unemployment 3.6% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 14.3% |
| Construction | 12.6% |
| Manufacturing | 10.5% |
| Other services | 9.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 7.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 4.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.0% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
| Information | 0.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county (the first of several) where Morgan City lies and cover the whole county, not only the city. The city also extends into Saint Martin Parish.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary Parish | 47,828 | $3,528 million | $73,757 | 19,838 | 1,436 | $61,932 | -2.8% | 4.2% | 18,616 |
| Saint Martin Parish | 51,353 | $1,973 million | $38,413 | 12,308 | 1,127 | $53,750 | +2.9% | 3.6% | 23,645 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 2,840 | 17.9% | $82,029 | 1.74 |
| Retail trade | 2,019 | 12.7% | $32,076 | 1.02 |
| Health care and social assistance | 1,974 | 12.5% | $38,306 | 0.69 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 1,638 | 10.3% | $118,540 | 21.83 |
| Administrative and waste services | 1,427 | 9.0% | $42,371 | 1.22 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 1,418 | 8.9% | $111,153 | 1.69 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,349 | 8.5% | $20,553 | 0.75 |
| Construction | 926 | 5.8% | $70,741 | 0.89 |
| Real estate and rental | 619 | 3.9% | $85,023 | 2.01 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 386 | 2.4% | $57,080 | 0.65 |
| Finance and insurance | 351 | 2.2% | $60,862 | 0.44 |
| Professional and technical services | 339 | 2.1% | $80,064 | 0.25 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 251 | 1.6% | $30,019 | 0.75 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 107 | 0.7% | $61,352 | 0.67 |
| Educational services | 100 | 0.6% | $43,401 | 0.24 |
| Management of companies | 65 | 0.4% | $86,114 | 0.19 |
| Information | 44 | 0.3% | $41,039 | 0.12 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.0% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,474 |
| Income per person | $29,178 |
| Median gross rent per month | $917 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.5% |
| Median home value | $155,200 |
| Homeowners | 57.1% |
| Poverty rate | 17.4% |
| Price level of the nearest metro area (US = 100) | 85.1 |
| Nearest metro median pay, all occupations | $45,610 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 3.00%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 79.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 15.3% |
| Born abroad | 10.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 59.7% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.4 | 54 | 108 |
| Feb | 14.4 | 58 | 96 |
| Mar | 17.8 | 64 | 86 |
| Apr | 21.2 | 70 | 111 |
| May | 24.8 | 77 | 114 |
| Jun | 27.9 | 82 | 170 |
| Jul | 28.6 | 83 | 186 |
| Aug | 28.7 | 84 | 203 |
| Sep | 26.9 | 80 | 139 |
| Oct | 22.7 | 73 | 111 |
| Nov | 17.6 | 64 | 84 |
| Dec | 14.1 | 57 | 119 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thibodaux | LA | 23 mi | 15,732 | $52,072 | $960 |
| Bayou Cane | LA | 27 mi | 21,253 | $74,350 | $1,101 |
| Houma | LA | 30 mi | 32,392 | $58,194 | $1,058 |
| Bayou Blue | LA | 32 mi | 12,218 | $63,958 | $1,107 |
| Raceland | LA | 34 mi | 9,585 | $60,286 | $629 |
| Gonzales | LA | 38 mi | 13,108 | $75,451 | $1,497 |
| New Iberia | LA | 43 mi | 27,571 | $47,087 | $894 |
| Prairieville | LA | 44 mi | 35,238 | $104,923 | $1,324 |
| Gardere | LA | 45 mi | 12,223 | $55,409 | $1,157 |
| Village St. George | LA | 45 mi | 8,273 | $96,364 | $1,451 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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