Legal Occupations in Louisiana — GUPPI −27.5%
What is the wage premium for Legal Occupations in Louisiana?
Louisiana pays $77,250/year for Legal Occupations (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −27.5% significantly below the national employment-weighted average of $106,531. Gera Sector GUPPI: −27.5%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
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Louisiana ranks #44 of 51 states for Legal Occupations pay. National employment-weighted average: $106,531.
How this is calculatedState median
$77,250
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$106,531
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#44
of 51 states
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Legal Occupations pay in Louisiana?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Legal Occupations in Louisiana is $77,250. This is the midpoint across all occupations in the Legal Occupations sector (SOC 230000).
- Is Louisiana a high-paying state for Legal Occupations?
- Louisiana pays −27.5% significantly below the national average for Legal Occupations (GUPPI −27.5%). No — employers in Louisiana pay below the national average in this sector.
- How does Louisiana rank for Legal Occupations pay?
- Louisiana ranks #44 of 51 states for Legal Occupations based on the Gera Sector GUPPI (−27.5%). The top-ranked state is District of Columbia (GUPPI +83.2%, median $195,190).
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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)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors