Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Careers in New Orleans, LA: pay and employment for 394 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35380), which includes New Orleans, Metairie and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not New Orleans city limits.
Quick answer
In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area (CBSA 35380), BLS OEWS counted 445,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,290 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($326,440), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,620), Industrial Production Manager ($147,980). The largest occupations are Sales Associate (12,030), Registered Nurse (11,530), Operations Manager (10,670).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area at 92.6 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 7% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- Physicians, All Other$326,440 median · 1,910 employed
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165,620 median · 560 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$147,980 median · 580 employed
- Financial Manager$134,110 median · 1,970 employed
- IT Manager$131,570 median · 800 employed
- Pharmacist$128,100 median · 1,470 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$124,800 median · 1,270 employed
- Construction Manager$122,050 median · 800 employed
- Ship Captain$121,710 median · 1,940 employed
- Hospital Administrator$120,700 median · 1,810 employed
Largest occupations
- Sales Associate12,030 employed · $30,400 median
- Registered Nurse11,530 employed · $81,850 median
- Operations Manager10,670 employed · $105,110 median
- Fast Food and Counter Workers10,110 employed · $25,470 median
- Server10,050 employed · $16,640 median
- Cashier9,320 employed · $28,370 median
- Material Handler9,220 employed · $36,380 median
- Food Preparation Workers7,250 employed · $26,200 median
- Office Clerks, General6,740 employed · $33,860 median
- Security Guard6,650 employed · $32,240 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Ship Captain$121,710 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$107,490 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$97,890 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$94,450 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$81,090 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$77,990 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,700 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,640 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$77,020 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,740 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in New Orleans, LA
Nurse Practitioner$124,800 medianMedical Assistant$36,780 medianCRNA$216,280 medianSurgical Tech$58,660 medianLPN$60,640 medianDental Hygienist$93,650 medianSterile Processing Technician$38,320 medianRegistered Nurse$81,850 medianRadiology Tech$70,740 medianPharmacist$128,100 medianPhlebotomist$37,710 medianParalegal$64,780 median
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All 394 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,400U.S. $35,410 | $33,640 | 12,030 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $81,850U.S. $97,550 | $86,630 | 11,530 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $105,110U.S. $105,770 | $135,900 | 10,670 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $25,470U.S. $31,200 | $26,900 | 10,110 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $16,640U.S. $35,230 | $24,030 | 10,050 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28,370U.S. $32,880 | $28,580 | 9,320 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,380U.S. $40,240 | $37,070 | 9,220 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $26,200U.S. $35,320 | $27,140 | 7,250 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $33,860U.S. $45,010 | $35,770 | 6,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $32,240U.S. $38,020 | $36,440 | 6,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $23,650U.S. $35,800 | $25,960 | 6,600 | n/a | n/a |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $34,830U.S. $37,330 | $34,900 | 6,330 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,830U.S. $47,540 | $43,470 | 6,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,020U.S. $36,840 | $32,080 | 6,070 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,300U.S. $44,770 | $41,750 | 5,600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $51,540U.S. $58,640 | $53,330 | 5,500 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45,260U.S. $49,590 | $48,250 | 4,940 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,270U.S. $69,500 | $63,400 | 4,830 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,520U.S. $37,390 | $32,990 | 4,720 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $73,920U.S. $83,050 | $76,880 | 4,590 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,720U.S. $72,080 | $74,950 | 4,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,350U.S. $63,970 | $58,940 | 4,400 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,290U.S. $159,670 | $144,250 | 4,330 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,130U.S. $44,080 | $42,960 | 4,220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $21,230U.S. $34,340 | $27,000 | 4,200 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,980U.S. $50,670 | $49,150 | 3,840 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,940U.S. $83,680 | $83,540 | 3,740 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $34,320U.S. $42,260 | $34,280 | 3,660 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $27,910U.S. $35,510 | $29,760 | 3,630 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,480U.S. $47,120 | $43,820 | 3,620 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45,090U.S. $48,520 | $47,980 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,940U.S. $44,860 | $49,380 | 3,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,640U.S. $64,400 | $60,440 | 2,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,750U.S. $38,010 | $35,680 | 2,930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,780U.S. $45,690 | $38,150 | 2,870 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,750U.S. $72,040 | $61,660 | 2,860 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28,560U.S. $36,780 | $31,090 | 2,710 | n/a | n/a |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $112,550U.S. $141,900 | $122,870 | 2,610 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $56,160U.S. $49,230 | $58,130 | 2,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,490U.S. $63,190 | $63,190 | 2,240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $61,670U.S. $69,990 | $68,270 | 2,200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,640U.S. $79,860 | $86,290 | 2,180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,520U.S. $62,890 | $66,830 | 2,160 | n/a | n/a |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,700U.S. $79,920 | $79,600 | 2,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $64,780U.S. $62,890 | $64,370 | 2,120 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $85,410U.S. $102,320 | $95,660 | 2,090 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $23,060U.S. $31,200 | $25,000 | 2,090 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $48,970U.S. $76,210 | $52,200 | 2,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,270U.S. $53,750 | $65,370 | 2,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $134,110U.S. $166,570 | $152,160 | 1,970 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Sailors and Marine OilersSOC 53-5011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,630U.S. $51,520 | $58,610 | 1,940 | No formal educational credential | +3.2% |
| Ship CaptainSOC 53-5021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $121,710U.S. $92,460 | $118,450 | 1,940 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +4.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,370U.S. $76,590 | $64,100 | 1,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $326,440U.S. $265,930 | $278,080 | 1,910 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherSOC 29-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,240U.S. $65,790 | $67,380 | 1,910 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $64,780U.S. $75,940 | $71,560 | 1,900 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,990U.S. $74,450 | $88,640 | 1,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $27,630U.S. $34,980 | $27,550 | 1,850 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $120,700U.S. $123,860 | $135,610 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| Parking AttendantsSOC 53-6021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,920U.S. $35,150 | $25,780 | 1,770 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $94,520U.S. $116,580 | $100,420 | 1,760 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,120U.S. $62,280 | $69,710 | 1,690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $40,430U.S. $45,260 | $44,600 | 1,670 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,190U.S. $50,620 | $54,070 | 1,610 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $95,100U.S. $101,860 | $103,110 | 1,600 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $78,810U.S. $77,640 | $81,620 | 1,600 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $29,340U.S. $35,070 | $29,260 | 1,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $65,590U.S. $78,760 | $72,370 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,140U.S. $59,350 | $47,150 | 1,580 | n/a | n/a |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $107,490U.S. $96,710 | $97,150 | 1,560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $26,240U.S. $33,980 | $29,160 | 1,530 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,360U.S. $48,570 | $63,910 | 1,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,450U.S. $63,800 | $62,920 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $61,560U.S. $64,520 | $65,080 | 1,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $128,100U.S. $140,910 | $126,750 | 1,470 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,410U.S. $39,150 | $35,610 | 1,440 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherSOC 43-9199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,300U.S. $45,670 | $48,090 | 1,430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.3% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $27,690U.S. $34,810 | $27,320 | 1,420 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,020U.S. $45,750 | $45,270 | 1,410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $50,130U.S. $60,580 | $53,310 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,830U.S. $48,500 | $47,070 | 1,360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $94,450U.S. $58,040 | $83,100 | 1,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $98,320U.S. $104,590 | $117,880 | 1,310 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $48,020U.S. $56,730 | $50,570 | 1,300 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $63,500U.S. $61,010 | $60,970 | 1,280 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $124,800U.S. $132,300 | $128,310 | 1,270 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,460U.S. $80,730 | $81,870 | 1,250 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,340U.S. $50,890 | $59,080 | 1,220 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $86,320U.S. $105,870 | $92,640 | 1,210 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All OtherSOC 35-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,420U.S. $35,840 | $28,250 | 1,200 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $38,280U.S. $45,920 | $40,510 | 1,190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,240U.S. $59,850 | $58,280 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $44,520U.S. $40,110 | $46,240 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $64,250U.S. $60,550 | $64,520 | 1,120 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,800U.S. $61,860 | $64,680 | 1,110 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,250U.S. $59,280 | $41,920 | 1,110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,570U.S. $47,920 | $41,720 | 1,100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,530U.S. $46,420 | $49,030 | 1,090 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $108,240U.S. $100,840 | $111,530 | 1,070 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $110,970U.S. $122,930 | $114,860 | 1,050 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $29,370U.S. $37,450 | $30,110 | 1,050 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $55,540U.S. $62,930 | $57,820 | 1,030 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $118,540U.S. $148,270 | $137,790 | 1,000 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,020U.S. $43,030 | $37,330 | 980 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $50,400U.S. $69,990 | $63,440 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $70,110U.S. $81,100 | $72,900 | 950 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $97,240U.S. $105,850 | $99,540 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,950U.S. $135,980 | $118,330 | 940 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,020U.S. $78,000 | $77,670 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| Bus DriverSOC 53-3052 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $48,860U.S. $59,050 | $51,910 | 930 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,830U.S. $64,370 | $59,180 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All OtherSOC 31-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,310U.S. $48,430 | $38,780 | 910 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $34,270U.S. $36,560 | $34,180 | 900 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $71,960U.S. $77,710 | $79,530 | 880 | n/a | n/a |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $29,960U.S. $34,890 | $30,770 | 870 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,630U.S. $78,660 | $105,400 | 860 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,000U.S. $65,120 | $57,380 | 850 | n/a | n/a |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $32,980U.S. $41,300 | $37,280 | 850 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Dental HygienistSOC 29-1292 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $93,650U.S. $98,100 | $83,090 | 840 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $29,090U.S. $35,360 | $32,090 | 840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Material Moving Workers, All OtherSOC 53-7199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,360U.S. $41,800 | $46,890 | 840 | No formal educational credential | +2.7% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $103,020U.S. $114,130 | $117,850 | 810 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $25,090U.S. $32,150 | $25,410 | 810 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $131,570U.S. $175,140 | $143,150 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $122,050U.S. $114,990 | $125,760 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28,560U.S. $35,830 | $32,190 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,350U.S. $69,280 | $70,860 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $97,890U.S. $107,230 | $101,420 | 780 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,430U.S. $50,290 | $51,350 | 780 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $59,200U.S. $64,330 | $59,910 | 770 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $70,740U.S. $80,110 | $72,300 | 770 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $75,740U.S. $106,040 | $77,910 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Food ServerSOC 35-3041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $29,460U.S. $35,360 | $27,640 | 770 | No formal educational credential | +4.5% |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,360U.S. $50,340 | $50,010 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,650U.S. $38,770 | $35,490 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Dental AssistantSOC 31-9091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45,920U.S. $48,070 | $44,760 | 760 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.4% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,730U.S. $49,500 | $48,590 | 760 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $44,120U.S. $46,800 | $46,250 | 750 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,930U.S. $51,140 | $52,730 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $28,680U.S. $35,760 | $31,060 | 750 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,570U.S. $38,140 | $45,710 | 730 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,710U.S. $45,230 | $39,220 | 730 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $100,530U.S. $102,760 | $98,820 | 710 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,460U.S. $61,770 | $62,410 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,250U.S. $39,070 | $39,970 | 710 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,900U.S. $45,930 | $37,930 | 700 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,150U.S. $38,630 | $38,440 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $45,980U.S. $49,400 | $46,860 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $42,990U.S. $44,650 | $46,040 | 700 | n/a | n/a |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,530U.S. $37,160 | $31,600 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $37,680U.S. $37,290 | $44,300 | 700 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $60,030U.S. $47,320 | $93,260 | 690 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $26,470U.S. $35,790 | $28,210 | 670 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $47,860U.S. $48,700 | $51,580 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersSOC 49-9098 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,080U.S. $39,630 | $37,830 | 670 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,400U.S. $62,470 | $57,110 | 660 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $43,480U.S. $42,540 | $46,690 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.0% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $76,590U.S. $82,280 | $76,520 | 620 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $40,270U.S. $49,100 | $46,130 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Food Processing Workers, All OtherSOC 51-3099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $30,430U.S. $39,680 | $34,370 | 620 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $49,930U.S. $60,020 | $54,090 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,970U.S. $62,680 | $55,080 | 610 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,920U.S. $39,390 | $41,230 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,660U.S. $64,650 | $58,770 | 590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $81,090U.S. $63,890 | $78,620 | 590 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $147,980U.S. $126,060 | $152,970 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,810U.S. $69,390 | $78,180 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Media and Communication Workers, All OtherSOC 27-3099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $73,620 | not published | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $46,760U.S. $62,280 | $52,410 | 570 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $165,620U.S. $171,270 | $166,660 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,860U.S. $102,740 | $90,990 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $51,710U.S. $62,960 | $58,650 | 560 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 27-2099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 560 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $40,490U.S. $58,940 | $42,260 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,040U.S. $49,690 | $43,710 | 560 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Computer ProgrammerSOC 15-1251 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,220U.S. $100,390 | $71,170 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | -7.3% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,420U.S. $97,870 | $81,470 | 550 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $48,630U.S. $47,160 | $44,710 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $39,360U.S. $42,670 | $40,980 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $66,990U.S. $58,750 | $69,800 | 550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $86,290U.S. $80,390 | $92,880 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $117,990U.S. $104,110 | $121,080 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $36,560U.S. $45,930 | $39,880 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $62,220U.S. $65,510 | $63,670 | 530 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Legal Support Workers, All OtherSOC 23-2099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $56,960U.S. $72,110 | $68,260 | 520 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $52,830 | not published | 520 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,030U.S. $104,920 | $131,000 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,720U.S. $35,880 | $28,300 | 500 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,600U.S. $74,750 | $76,420 | 490 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $72,490U.S. $87,520 | $82,720 | 490 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,240U.S. $68,270 | $69,050 | 480 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,660U.S. $47,380 | $37,440 | 480 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,590U.S. $58,260 | $53,930 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,170U.S. $78,740 | $83,310 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,240U.S. $76,690 | $77,830 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,200U.S. $82,320 | $87,510 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $127,340U.S. $102,440 | $127,410 | 460 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Chemical Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,260U.S. $78,120 | $86,810 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,430U.S. $93,790 | $84,230 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,610U.S. $45,250 | $46,330 | 450 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $74,990U.S. $105,070 | $132,040 | 440 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,050U.S. $93,530 | $69,140 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,230U.S. $47,030 | $42,320 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,910U.S. $50,020 | $44,520 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and TrimmersSOC 51-3022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,630U.S. $38,300 | $30,890 | 440 | No formal educational credential | +5.7% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $92,610U.S. $90,150 | $93,910 | 430 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Baggage Porters and BellhopsSOC 39-6011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,450U.S. $37,080 | $24,780 | 430 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.0% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,430U.S. $58,470 | $57,700 | 430 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,950U.S. $99,280 | $99,860 | 420 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,180U.S. $44,470 | $35,970 | 420 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,490U.S. $68,080 | $67,120 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,330U.S. $52,260 | $53,390 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,290U.S. $40,450 | $46,160 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,710U.S. $67,880 | $68,080 | 400 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $90,360 | not published | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $124,580U.S. $135,880 | $136,380 | 400 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth CashiersSOC 41-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $23,280U.S. $36,220 | $28,090 | 400 | No formal educational credential | -1.9% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,430U.S. $78,350 | $71,920 | 390 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,020U.S. $77,440 | $74,030 | 390 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,520U.S. $100,330 | $96,710 | 390 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,500U.S. $66,140 | $55,750 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service WorkersSOC 39-1022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,780U.S. $48,590 | $47,830 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersSOC 47-3015 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,700U.S. $42,360 | $41,370 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,120U.S. $36,280 | $30,980 | 380 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,980U.S. $95,320 | $75,290 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,570U.S. $99,130 | $99,850 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,630U.S. $74,260 | $62,020 | 360 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,620U.S. $59,650 | $67,120 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,820U.S. $40,140 | $39,410 | 360 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $116,350U.S. $149,280 | $130,070 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,750U.S. $78,620 | $105,170 | 350 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,210U.S. $60,600 | $58,060 | 350 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| UsherSOC 39-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,400U.S. $32,910 | $27,390 | 350 | No formal educational credential | +0.9% |
| Environmental ScientistSOC 19-2041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,430U.S. $82,220 | $89,890 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 19-3099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,550U.S. $101,110 | $104,450 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,940U.S. $59,550 | $60,500 | 340 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,620U.S. $44,580 | $47,240 | 340 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,000U.S. $55,940 | $58,040 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,440U.S. $41,600 | $41,020 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.9% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,500U.S. $74,690 | $69,930 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,640U.S. $54,890 | $55,990 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Structural Metal Fabricators and FittersSOC 51-2041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $55,550U.S. $51,330 | $51,460 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.2% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,810U.S. $43,220 | $39,830 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,030U.S. $61,160 | $66,570 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,040U.S. $78,210 | $76,670 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| UnderwriterSOC 13-2053 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,780U.S. $81,370 | $83,450 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,720U.S. $60,850 | $67,660 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Petroleum EngineerSOC 17-2171 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $148,390U.S. $144,910 | $153,850 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,890U.S. $41,340 | $37,230 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,910U.S. $60,070 | $58,420 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| SurveyorSOC 17-1022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,230U.S. $75,440 | $80,310 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Transportation Security ScreenersSOC 33-9093 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,110U.S. $66,770 | $60,270 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -4.2% |
| Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel ClerksSOC 43-4181 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,870U.S. $44,390 | $51,670 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,100U.S. $39,200 | $34,720 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,030U.S. $61,800 | $51,430 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,830U.S. $41,670 | $32,490 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,170U.S. $49,450 | $41,290 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Counselors, All OtherSOC 21-1019 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,620U.S. $50,860 | $49,670 | 280 | Master's degree | +5.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,530U.S. $48,560 | $49,490 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Helpers, Construction Trades, All OtherSOC 47-3019 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,520U.S. $42,670 | $39,880 | 280 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,150 | not published | 270 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Life Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,200U.S. $93,750 | $78,360 | 270 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| DentistSOC 29-1021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $198,050U.S. $170,950 | $188,460 | 270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.7% |
| Physical Therapist AidesSOC 31-2022 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $26,410U.S. $35,240 | $27,880 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,920U.S. $49,230 | $45,450 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| RiggerSOC 49-9096 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,730U.S. $62,640 | $50,400 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,980U.S. $68,380 | $66,180 | 260 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| Transportation Workers, All OtherSOC 53-6099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,610U.S. $45,650 | $50,030 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,740U.S. $166,790 | $135,370 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Computer Network Support SpecialistsSOC 15-1231 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,780U.S. $76,220 | $66,030 | 250 | Associate's degree | +1.2% |
| Chemical TechnicianSOC 19-4031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,390U.S. $60,390 | $79,140 | 250 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Family Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1215 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $332,690U.S. $244,180 | $337,920 | 250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.3% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,520U.S. $38,150 | $35,030 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Private InvestigatorSOC 33-9021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,500U.S. $51,220 | $46,510 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,070U.S. $35,100 | $24,500 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Business Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $137,540U.S. $99,080 | $146,940 | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,120U.S. $45,130 | $35,190 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| Tour and Travel GuidesSOC 39-7010 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,770U.S. $38,120 | $42,160 | 240 | n/a | n/a |
| Financial Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-3099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,490U.S. $53,830 | $47,560 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Helpers--CarpentersSOC 47-3012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,060U.S. $43,780 | $41,230 | 240 | No formal educational credential | -1.7% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,160U.S. $79,870 | $79,930 | 240 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Switchboard Operators, Including Answering ServiceSOC 43-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,120U.S. $38,630 | $36,540 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -26.0% |
| Ship EngineersSOC 53-5031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,710U.S. $109,530 | $151,960 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,120U.S. $120,630 | $125,140 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,570U.S. $54,240 | $70,930 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,860U.S. $43,350 | $37,730 | 220 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| Athletic TrainerSOC 29-9091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,340U.S. $62,520 | $65,320 | 220 | Master's degree | +12.7% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $95,550U.S. $106,660 | $103,650 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,310U.S. $47,810 | $55,300 | 210 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,830U.S. $35,670 | $35,040 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship LoadersSOC 53-7121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,200U.S. $58,870 | $60,850 | 210 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| Data ScientistSOC 15-2051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,390U.S. $120,230 | $99,230 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +34.6% |
| Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-4011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,220U.S. $58,100 | $56,050 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.9% |
| PhotographerSOC 27-4021 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $44,660 | not published | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $128,360U.S. $130,100 | $127,820 | 200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,090U.S. $64,820 | $65,940 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government ProgramsSOC 43-4061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,150U.S. $54,210 | $54,300 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Chemical EngineerSOC 17-2041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $136,870U.S. $125,040 | $137,320 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| Social Workers, All OtherSOC 21-1029 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,480U.S. $71,900 | $80,250 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +2.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,180U.S. $76,400 | $76,250 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $216,280U.S. $236,590 | $248,660 | 190 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,130U.S. $74,310 | $54,600 | 190 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| OrderliesSOC 31-1132 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,270U.S. $38,290 | $29,460 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,740U.S. $43,600 | $37,070 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,570U.S. $50,610 | $50,130 | 190 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,120U.S. $45,780 | $42,200 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3019 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,870U.S. $63,520 | $70,120 | 180 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,510U.S. $78,190 | $87,090 | 180 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,510U.S. $66,270 | $66,180 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,500U.S. $58,450 | $44,580 | 180 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| Gambling Service Workers, All OtherSOC 39-3019 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,040U.S. $36,310 | $41,250 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Order ClerksSOC 43-4151 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,880U.S. $46,170 | $46,350 | 180 | Some college, no degree | -17.5% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,370U.S. $62,130 | $62,450 | 180 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue AgentsSOC 13-2081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,940U.S. $62,370 | $73,620 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Biological Scientists, All OtherSOC 19-1029 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,850U.S. $98,920 | $78,670 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +4.7% |
| ChemistSOC 19-2031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,100U.S. $91,240 | $97,440 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,980U.S. $64,070 | $64,130 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Special Education Teachers, PreschoolSOC 25-2051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,140U.S. $64,830 | $59,850 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,030U.S. $45,570 | $46,340 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,060U.S. $58,430 | $51,720 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,480U.S. $50,580 | $52,640 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,180U.S. $53,040 | $47,170 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,210U.S. $50,260 | $49,940 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Education Administrators, All OtherSOC 11-9039 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,160U.S. $95,200 | $97,140 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +1.6% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $109,110U.S. $129,180 | $112,630 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $66,120 | not published | 160 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,900U.S. $63,820 | $58,610 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services WorkersSOC 39-1013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,110U.S. $63,820 | $59,920 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,550U.S. $48,280 | $47,810 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceSOC 43-9051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,620U.S. $39,280 | $37,730 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,830U.S. $57,020 | $51,780 | 160 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,900U.S. $37,710 | $36,970 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,100U.S. $51,610 | $57,110 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Lodging ManagersSOC 11-9081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,900U.S. $69,250 | $82,200 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Financial Risk SpecialistsSOC 13-2054 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,820U.S. $117,330 | $64,400 | 150 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Occupational Health and Safety TechniciansSOC 19-5012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,690U.S. $61,560 | $50,070 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,340U.S. $84,620 | $115,480 | 150 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.3% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,110U.S. $72,550 | $71,380 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,150U.S. $60,280 | $57,110 | 140 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,730U.S. $66,270 | $69,100 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Emergency Medicine PhysicianSOC 29-1214 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $336,290U.S. $335,550 | $332,920 | 140 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
| Extraction Workers, All OtherSOC 47-5099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,870U.S. $57,010 | $60,830 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,730U.S. $65,700 | $65,930 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,170U.S. $36,670 | $31,200 | 140 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $135,950U.S. $123,220 | $132,650 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSOC 11-9031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,100U.S. $59,300 | $55,920 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $104,300 | not published | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| GeologistSOC 19-2042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,570U.S. $101,920 | $121,160 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $86,630U.S. $95,990 | $90,840 | 130 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,320U.S. $66,810 | $63,980 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-4013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,020U.S. $51,440 | $38,610 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +3.6% |
| JournalistSOC 27-3023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,100U.S. $62,200 | $66,690 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | -5.9% |
| Camera OperatorSOC 27-4031 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $74,990 | $66,860 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +1.3% |
| MRI TechSOC 29-2035 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,030U.S. $95,480 | $82,370 | 130 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,850U.S. $72,300 | $70,460 | 130 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,320U.S. $47,700 | $42,090 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| LifeguardSOC 33-9092 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $24,960U.S. $33,580 | $26,020 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| ConciergesSOC 39-6012 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,590U.S. $38,950 | $34,460 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,800U.S. $42,240 | $34,470 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Travel AgentSOC 41-3041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,990U.S. $50,160 | $46,410 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Urban PlannerSOC 19-3051 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,710U.S. $89,320 | $86,670 | 120 | Master's degree | +3.9% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,810U.S. $67,190 | $60,330 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| WriterSOC 27-3043 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,020U.S. $76,910 | $83,730 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,300U.S. $47,260 | $39,400 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,580U.S. $37,680 | $36,180 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Cooks, All OtherSOC 35-2019 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,840U.S. $37,690 | $32,950 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +5.2% |
| Meter ReaderSOC 43-5041 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,800U.S. $48,150 | $35,370 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| BoilermakerSOC 47-2011 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,290U.S. $76,410 | $75,120 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.8% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,620U.S. $42,290 | $36,120 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Power Plant OperatorSOC 51-8013 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,440U.S. $102,040 | $109,060 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.1% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,840U.S. $48,990 | $48,560 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Pump Operators, Except Wellhead PumpersSOC 53-7072 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,360U.S. $61,770 | $46,250 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Public Relations ManagerSOC 11-2032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,110U.S. $146,910 | $124,940 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $126,260U.S. $134,050 | $128,080 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1032 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $125,930U.S. $109,270 | $122,640 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1081 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,700U.S. $75,350 | $106,310 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1123 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,740U.S. $78,760 | $80,120 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.0% |
| Special Education Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-2059 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,330U.S. $76,580 | $59,670 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 110 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All OtherSOC 33-1099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,430U.S. $76,400 | $69,420 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Crossing Guards and FlaggersSOC 33-9091 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,090U.S. $38,100 | $31,970 | 110 | No formal educational credential | +3.5% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,830U.S. $45,330 | $45,790 | 110 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,250U.S. $57,080 | $51,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal WorkersSOC 51-9071 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,120U.S. $52,540 | $55,920 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.2% |
| Natural Sciences ManagersSOC 11-9121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $129,960U.S. $167,220 | $147,670 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +8.2% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $70,360U.S. $67,960 | $79,570 | 100 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,730U.S. $80,250 | $82,910 | 100 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,110U.S. $37,360 | $35,500 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Technical WriterSOC 27-3042 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,990U.S. $90,390 | $70,860 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +0.8% |
| Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All OtherSOC 27-4099 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,370U.S. $70,720 | $85,310 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.6% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,720U.S. $36,910 | $33,510 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| IronworkerSOC 47-2221 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,530U.S. $62,780 | $49,210 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.1% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · New Orleans-Metairie, LA · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,700U.S. $74,090 | $76,370 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- New Orleans, LA
- BLS source geography
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 35380
- States
- Louisiana
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Orleans, LA?
In the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan area (CBSA 35380), BLS OEWS counted 445,550 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,290 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are Physicians, All Other ($326,440), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,620), Industrial Production Manager ($147,980).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35380), which includes New Orleans, Metairie and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not New Orleans city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 35380). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs new orleans”, “high paying jobs in new orleans”, “best jobs in new orleans” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).