SalaryByCity

Salaries in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

2024 wage data for 62 occupations

Top 20 Highest Paying Jobs in New Orleans, LA

All Occupations (62)

OccupationMedian Salary
Computer Hardware Engineers$142,890
Industrial Engineers$139,130
Lawyers$131,220
Financial Managers$127,860
Nurse Practitioners$127,670
Mechanical Engineers$119,690
Software Developers$112,450
Engineers, All Other$112,450
Computer Network Architects$109,800
Electrical Engineers$108,620
General and Operations Managers$104,790
Medical and Health Services Managers$104,050
Civil Engineers$100,130
Computer Systems Analysts$97,430
Management Analysts$97,060
Computer Occupations, All Other$90,460
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,990
Web and Digital Interface Designers$88,520
Dental Hygienists$83,420
Registered Nurses$81,920
Accountants and Auditors$75,780
Computer Programmers$75,220
Financial Analysts$74,410
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$70,910
Data Scientists$69,990
Web Developers$67,870
Instructional Coordinators$66,790
Public Relations Specialists$64,860
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,780
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,340
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,130
Electricians$60,840
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$60,590
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,770
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,430
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,430
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,800
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,780
Insurance Sales Agents$57,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$54,510
Computer User Support Specialists$53,350
Carpenters$51,130
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,140
Graphic Designers$47,710
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$46,680
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$45,740
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$44,590
Dental Assistants$40,180
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,860
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$39,800
Pharmacy Technicians$39,110
Customer Service Representatives$37,930
Medical Assistants$37,770
Firefighters$33,870
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,680
Office Clerks, General$32,580
Cooks, Restaurant$30,570
Retail Salespersons$29,840
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$29,120
Fast Food and Counter Workers$26,710
Childcare Workers$23,630
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$21,620