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Louisiana — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Louisiana pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Louisiana pays +28.7% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $48,510 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Louisiana's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Louisiana's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +28.7% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +28.7%

Louisiana — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#SectorState medianNational avgGUPPI
1Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations$48,510$37,695+28.7%
2Production Occupations$49,890$46,816+6.6%
3Architecture and Engineering Occupations$94,970$100,184−5.2%
4Educational Instruction and Library Occupations$56,970$61,160−6.9%
5Transportation and Material Moving Occupations$39,200$43,676−10.2%
6Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations$53,030$59,120−10.3%
7Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$75,360$85,407−11.8%
8Community and Social Service Occupations$49,220$57,575−14.5%
9Sales and Related Occupations$32,570$39,171−16.9%
10Construction and Extraction Occupations$49,950$60,202−17.0%
11Office and Administrative Support Occupations$39,530$47,910−17.5%
12Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations$74,150$90,805−18.3%
13Business and Financial Operations Occupations$69,240$85,690−19.2%
14Management Occupations$102,170$126,800−19.4%
15Protective Service Occupations$41,740$51,939−19.6%
16Personal Care and Service Occupations$27,990$35,534−21.2%
17Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations$49,910$64,550−22.7%
18Healthcare Support Occupations$29,070$37,607−22.7%
19Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations$29,510$38,525−23.4%
20Legal Occupations$77,250$106,531−27.5%
21Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations$23,400$33,497−30.1%
22Computer and Mathematical Occupations$78,890$113,425−30.4%

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Sector GUPPI for Louisiana: +28.7%State median: $48,510 · National avg: $37,695

Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Louisiana?
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Louisiana: +28.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $48,510/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Louisiana?
Computer and Mathematical Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Louisiana: −30.4% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $78,890/yr vs national $113,425/yr).
How does Louisiana compare to other states for sector pay?
Louisiana (LA) has 2 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 20 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

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