| AVERAGE SALARY BY INDUSTRY | Louisiana, Louisiana | United States |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting | $26,740 | $24,135 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction | $64,231 | $62,204 |
| Construction | $35,771 | $35,300 |
| Manufacturing | $49,170 | $42,158 |
| Wholesale Trade | $42,378 | $41,714 |
| Retail Trade | $20,148 | $21,666 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $44,015 | $40,449 |
| Utilities | $49,485 | $62,996 |
| Information | $37,340 | $48,512 |
| Finance and Insurance | $38,665 | $50,584 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $33,787 | $36,265 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $49,469 | $59,897 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $51,014 | $61,392 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Services | $22,540 | $23,873 |
| Educational Services | $35,616 | $37,346 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $30,399 | $33,234 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $20,672 | $21,042 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $13,009 | $14,790 |
| Other Services | $21,963 | $22,627 |
| Public Administration | $41,781 | $51,719 |