Lawyers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Lawyers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $100,635 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -33.4% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 8,520 lawyers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $77,570 to $131,220 depending on location.
$100,635
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$131,220
Highest paying metro
$77,570
Lowest paying metro
8,520
Employed in Louisiana
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Lawyers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $131,220 | $89,050 | $164,130 | 3,470 |
| Lafayette, LA | $121,780 | $78,740 | $164,120 | 800 |
| Shreveport, LA | $104,150 | $78,370 | $144,990 | 390 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $103,990 | $75,680 | $148,260 | 1,980 |
| Slidell, LA | $101,910 | $73,110 | $140,130 | 380 |
| Houma, LA | $101,030 | $76,640 | $126,340 | 150 |
| Alexandria, LA | $98,180 | $67,450 | $131,930 | 180 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $97,980 | $79,070 | $127,840 | 280 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $94,590 | $63,310 | $132,200 | 130 |
| Monroe, LA | $92,690 | $68,340 | $122,590 | 250 |
| Central Louisiana | $91,580 | $63,310 | $130,330 | 200 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $91,580 | $63,310 | $128,490 | 190 |
| Hammond, LA | $77,570 | $59,520 | $123,600 | 120 |