Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Louisiana, from official statistics, with source and date 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.
Louisiana is in the South region (West South Central division), with 4,597,740 residents, a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $60,986. The unemployment rate was 4.0% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 88.2 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,986 | 49 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 28 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.8% | 4 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 88.2 | 5 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 48 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 5.2% | 41 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West South Central division: Arkansas · Oklahoma · Texas.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 61,866 | 17.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38,262 | 10.9% |
| Government and government enterprises | 37,375 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 28,316 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 23,509 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 20,798 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 18,785 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 17,448 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17,318 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14,676 | 4.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 11,983 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11,520 | 3.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9,816 | 2.8% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 7,145 | 2.0% |
| Utilities | 6,629 | 1.9% |
| Information | 6,045 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 3,781 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3,641 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3,637 | 1.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 2,342 | 0.7% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 27,300 | -3.2% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 153,500 | +13.5% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 142,300 | +2.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 371,700 | -0.5% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 16,000 | -5.9% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 90,700 | -2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 227,400 | +3.8% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 360,500 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 225,200 | +1.4% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 74,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 326,900 | +0.1% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 2,016,400 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 224,190 | 115.9 | 1.01 | $39,530 | $26,610 | $64,250 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 186,890 | 96.6 | 1.10 | $23,400 | $15,080 | $38,150 | -33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 187,060 | 96.7 | 1.10 | $39,200 | $26,400 | $70,120 | -12% |
| Sales and Related | 169,300 | 87.5 | 1.01 | $32,570 | $21,930 | $78,400 | -15% |
| Management | 120,950 | 62.5 | 0.87 | $102,170 | $54,500 | $203,480 | -19% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 90,070 | 46.5 | 0.69 | $69,240 | $41,230 | $123,470 | -16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 147,700 | 76.3 | 1.21 | $74,150 | $38,520 | $137,120 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 108,840 | 56.3 | 0.96 | $56,970 | $27,610 | $85,010 | -6% |
| Production | 102,050 | 52.7 | 0.96 | $49,890 | $29,000 | $100,970 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 98,760 | 51.0 | 1.00 | $29,070 | $20,270 | $43,030 | -24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,610 | 57.7 | 1.40 | $49,950 | $33,940 | $79,590 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 95,810 | 49.5 | 1.27 | $53,030 | $31,670 | $91,590 | -11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 26,330 | 13.6 | 0.40 | $78,890 | $44,760 | $131,450 | -28% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 56,000 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $29,510 | $21,660 | $45,400 | -22% |
| Protective Service | 58,850 | 30.4 | 1.25 | $41,740 | $27,410 | $72,080 | -17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,480 | 18.9 | 0.90 | $27,990 | $18,510 | $50,520 | -23% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $49,220 | $30,860 | $77,710 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 30,350 | 15.7 | 0.93 | $94,970 | $48,780 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,690 | 9.7 | 0.73 | $49,910 | $27,390 | $108,320 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 15,350 | 7.9 | 0.84 | $75,360 | $44,950 | $129,540 | -9% |
| Legal | 17,160 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $77,250 | $37,480 | $176,920 | -25% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,230 | 1.7 | 0.60 | $48,510 | $28,890 | $68,630 | +32% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 9.6% |
| Construction | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.3% |
| Public administration | 5.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 5.1% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 49,570 | 1.02 | $29,490 | $21,940 | $45,280 | -17% |
| Registered Nurses | 48,970 | 1.16 | $80,230 | $63,800 | $104,740 | -18% |
| Cashiers | 46,350 | 1.21 | $26,750 | $19,300 | $34,780 | -19% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 45,720 | 0.95 | $22,800 | $18,610 | $33,320 | -27% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 45,060 | 0.84 | $22,520 | $19,190 | $32,130 | -37% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 43,730 | 1.19 | $35,340 | $24,150 | $46,890 | -12% |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,220 | 0.99 | $101,790 | $50,470 | $219,240 | -4% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 33,870 | 1.20 | $15,080 | $15,080 | $38,060 | -57% |
| Office Clerks, General | 31,790 | 1.04 | $32,480 | $20,920 | $49,520 | -28% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 31,710 | 0.90 | $34,490 | $27,950 | $47,660 | -8% |
| Food Preparation Workers | 30,920 | 2.78 | $23,620 | $17,970 | $34,190 | -33% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 28,540 | 1.11 | $49,320 | $36,710 | $68,740 | -16% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 28,040 | 1.32 | $38,790 | $26,680 | $56,340 | -18% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 27,610 | 1.00 | $28,930 | $21,230 | $39,830 | -21% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 25,780 | 0.80 | $37,330 | $28,440 | $51,010 | -17% |
| Construction Laborers | 22,100 | 1.62 | $38,230 | $29,650 | $60,090 | -19% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 22,060 | 1.28 | $58,770 | $46,680 | $76,380 | -8% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | 21,490 | 1.13 | $43,960 | $28,110 | $75,880 | -11% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 20,810 | 1.16 | $57,180 | $37,780 | $85,350 | -18% |
| Nursing Assistants | 20,690 | 1.15 | $30,510 | $27,980 | $37,390 | -28% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | 19,120 | 1.24 | $63,290 | $34,380 | $122,050 | -12% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 18,980 | 1.11 | $44,890 | $28,760 | $65,220 | -11% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 17,600 | 2.18 | $57,470 | $45,810 | $66,150 | -11% |
| Security Guards | 17,210 | 1.08 | $32,240 | $23,660 | $49,040 | -15% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 17,010 | 1.26 | $63,220 | $37,150 | $116,060 | -24% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 4,740 | 1.11 | $350,920 | $71,980 | $463,270 | +32% |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 1,090 | 0.82 | $255,330 | $118,970 | $464,410 | +5% |
| Dentists, General | 1,500 | 0.97 | $170,750 | $80,530 | $309,360 | -0% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 1,840 | 0.67 | $162,850 | $119,600 | $218,970 | -5% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,680 | 0.87 | $133,210 | $79,350 | $213,350 | +6% |
| Pharmacists | 5,610 | 1.40 | $132,410 | $100,920 | $156,740 | -6% |
| Physician Assistants | 1,360 | 0.68 | $128,870 | $100,920 | $162,200 | -5% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,860 | 0.34 | $127,500 | $80,390 | $200,870 | -27% |
| Financial Managers | 7,070 | 0.68 | $126,800 | $78,040 | $220,870 | -24% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 5,380 | 1.34 | $125,600 | $99,050 | $159,570 | -5% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 2,250 | 0.82 | $125,130 | $63,470 | $282,740 | +17% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 2,340 | 0.66 | $124,200 | $52,760 | $183,850 | +18% |
| Industrial Engineers | 1,710 | 0.38 | $122,920 | $78,540 | $173,670 | +20% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 1,890 | 0.51 | $119,540 | $70,350 | $181,550 | +15% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 6,830 | 14.89 | $117,160 | $60,480 | $206,860 | +27% |
| Sales Managers | 4,360 | 0.55 | $110,700 | $61,040 | $217,600 | -25% |
| Construction Managers | 5,530 | 1.17 | $110,010 | $66,790 | $173,910 | -4% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,390 | 0.50 | $107,880 | $75,690 | $177,870 | -28% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 3,490 | 8.45 | $106,640 | $42,160 | $111,060 | +10% |
| Civil Engineers | 3,780 | 0.82 | $105,380 | $64,570 | $156,610 | +5% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 7,470 | 1.01 | $104,550 | $66,980 | $205,780 | -16% |
| Lawyers | 10,200 | 1.09 | $104,100 | $50,140 | $227,230 | -35% |
| Managers, All Other | 13,220 | 1.71 | $103,140 | $58,900 | $175,650 | -27% |
| Software Developers | 4,080 | 0.19 | $102,800 | $66,350 | $151,780 | -24% |
| General and Operations Managers | 43,220 | 0.99 | $101,790 | $50,470 | $219,240 | -4% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extraction Workers, All Other | 1,650 | 23.94 | $48,070 | $37,530 | $97,170 | -16% |
| Sailors and Marine Oilers | 7,580 | 19.23 | $46,610 | $29,730 | $92,420 | -10% |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 3,400 | 16.43 | $100,060 | $62,890 | $122,560 | +28% |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 6,830 | 14.89 | $117,160 | $60,480 | $206,860 | +27% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers | 1,370 | 11.30 | $64,110 | $39,650 | $78,990 | +4% |
| Boilermakers | 1,220 | 9.60 | $73,980 | $63,390 | $77,290 | -3% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | 3,900 | 8.94 | $63,240 | $39,910 | $97,440 | -4% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | 3,490 | 8.45 | $106,640 | $42,160 | $111,060 | +10% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other | 2,190 | 7.09 | $39,960 | $28,420 | $56,210 | -6% |
| Drafters, All Other | 1,200 | 6.64 | $68,470 | $45,730 | $110,460 | +8% |
| Riggers | 1,840 | 6.56 | $43,660 | $29,220 | $75,180 | -30% |
| Roustabouts, Oil and Gas | 3,460 | 6.18 | $44,850 | $36,700 | $66,660 | -4% |
| Transportation Workers, All Other | 1,040 | 6.15 | $43,440 | $34,420 | $70,710 | -5% |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | 3,130 | 5.84 | $60,760 | $39,740 | $93,120 | +4% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 5,730 | 4.28 | $49,080 | $31,050 | $74,060 | -13% |
| Counselors, All Other | 1,510 | 4.25 | $47,830 | $34,140 | $70,380 | -6% |
| Helpers--Electricians | 3,190 | 4.03 | $38,570 | $28,790 | $54,220 | -10% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters | 2,520 | 3.86 | $49,120 | $22,400 | $65,630 | -4% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders | 6,430 | 3.70 | $78,580 | $47,480 | $111,210 | +35% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 6,870 | 3.69 | $78,810 | $47,040 | $136,070 | +2% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 2,010 | 3.65 | $37,380 | $29,780 | $48,660 | -12% |
| Food Processing Workers, All Other | 2,950 | 3.65 | $31,230 | $23,410 | $43,990 | -21% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other | 7,970 | 3.63 | $50,660 | $28,960 | $84,430 | +3% |
| Crane and Tower Operators | 1,930 | 3.61 | $61,170 | $45,370 | $82,620 | -10% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | 3,670 | 3.49 | $21,820 | $17,400 | $36,530 | -39% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 780 federal job postings open now in Louisiana (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Forest Service | 141 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 131 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 79 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement | 44 |
| Federal Aviation Administration | 37 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 29 |
| Farm Service Agency | 23 |
| U.S. Coast Guard | 19 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 14 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 14 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions | 13 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 12 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 11 |
| Customs and Border Protection | 10 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 10 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Management | 72 |
| Attorney | 36 |
| Forestry Technician | 31 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 27 |
| Information Technology Management | 20 |
| Medical Officer | 17 |
| Transportation Specialist | 17 |
| Criminal Investigation | 16 |
| Management And Program Analysis | 16 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 15 |
| Human Resources Management | 14 |
| Program Management | 14 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Nurse | 13 |
| Psychology | 12 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $64,520 (570 postings).
4 of the 250 largest US cities are in Louisiana.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 362,701 | $58,821 | $1,310 | 6.0% | 43.3% |
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $49,994 | $1,067 | 9.2% | 36.6% |
| Shreveport | 180,982 | $48,699 | $987 | 9.0% | 28.5% |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $1,100 | 5.2% | 41.1% |
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The median wage in Louisiana is $45,520 a year ($21.89 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-11%). The 10th percentile earns $22,710 and the 90th $100,110.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 224,190 | 115.9 | 1.01 | $39,530 | $26,610 | $64,250 | -17% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 186,890 | 96.6 | 1.10 | $23,400 | $15,080 | $38,150 | -33% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 187,060 | 96.7 | 1.10 | $39,200 | $26,400 | $70,120 | -12% |
| Sales and Related | 169,300 | 87.5 | 1.01 | $32,570 | $21,930 | $78,400 | -15% |
| Management | 120,950 | 62.5 | 0.87 | $102,170 | $54,500 | $203,480 | -19% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 90,070 | 46.5 | 0.69 | $69,240 | $41,230 | $123,470 | -16% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 147,700 | 76.3 | 1.21 | $74,150 | $38,520 | $137,120 | -14% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 108,840 | 56.3 | 0.96 | $56,970 | $27,610 | $85,010 | -6% |
| Production | 102,050 | 52.7 | 0.96 | $49,890 | $29,000 | $100,970 | +6% |
| Healthcare Support | 98,760 | 51.0 | 1.00 | $29,070 | $20,270 | $43,030 | -24% |
| Construction and Extraction | 111,610 | 57.7 | 1.40 | $49,950 | $33,940 | $79,590 | -16% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 95,810 | 49.5 | 1.27 | $53,030 | $31,670 | $91,590 | -11% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 26,330 | 13.6 | 0.40 | $78,890 | $44,760 | $131,450 | -28% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 56,000 | 28.9 | 0.99 | $29,510 | $21,660 | $45,400 | -22% |
| Protective Service | 58,850 | 30.4 | 1.25 | $41,740 | $27,410 | $72,080 | -17% |
| Personal Care and Service | 36,480 | 18.9 | 0.90 | $27,990 | $18,510 | $50,520 | -23% |
| Community and Social Service | 29,250 | 15.1 | 0.88 | $49,220 | $30,860 | $77,710 | -16% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 30,350 | 15.7 | 0.93 | $94,970 | $48,780 | $165,640 | -5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 18,690 | 9.7 | 0.73 | $49,910 | $27,390 | $108,320 | -20% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 15,350 | 7.9 | 0.84 | $75,360 | $44,950 | $129,540 | -9% |
| Legal | 17,160 | 8.9 | 1.06 | $77,250 | $37,480 | $176,920 | -25% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,230 | 1.7 | 0.60 | $48,510 | $28,890 | $68,630 | +32% |
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.
| Rule ⇅ | In Louisiana ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | No state minimum law: federal $7.25 applies |
| State income tax on wages | Flat 3.00% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 88.2 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,064 |
| Median home value | $223,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.1% |
| Poverty rate | 18.7% |
| Drive alone to work | 78.3% |
| Public transit to work | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 15.8% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
5.2% of residents of Louisiana were born abroad (239,082 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Honduras | 51,209 |
| Mexico | 28,414 |
| Vietnam | 16,891 |
| Guatemala | 7,864 |
| India | 7,632 |
| Cuba | 7,510 |
| Philippines | 6,593 |
| Nicaragua | 6,555 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 6,292 |
| El Salvador | 4,874 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,580 |
| Brazil | 3,543 |
| Canada | 3,043 |
| Germany | 2,850 |
| Haiti | 2,786 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
Louisiana has no state minimum wage law, so the federal $7.25 applies (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Flat 3.00% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
4.0% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$60,986 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
780 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.