Salaries in Louisiana
H-1B & Green Card (PERM) salary data for filings with a worksite in Louisiana.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) public disclosure data. Represents base salary only; excludes RSUs, signing bonuses, and variable compensation.5,533
Total Filings
$52,000
Median Salary
$68,790
Average Salary
$475,000
Maximum
Salary Distribution — Louisiana
| P10 | P25 | P50 (Median) | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19,082 | $27,539 | $52,000 | $85,000 | $132,912 |
Breakdown by Visa Program
| Program | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| H-1B (Specialty Occupation) | 393 | 7% |
| PERM (Green Card Labor Certification) | 5,140 | 92.9% |
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| Role | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Landscaping Technician | 300 | $23,400 |
| Assistant Professor | 260 | $87,000 |
| FISH CUTTER | 247 | $17,701 |
| Landscape Laborer | 128 | $22,797 |
| Software Engineer | 98 | $93,696 |
| Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Degree) | 74 | $45,760 |
| Chinese Specialty Food Cook | 70 | $25,834 |
| Farmworker | 68 | $26,666 |
| Software Developers, Applications | 57 | $75,296 |
| Seafood Processor | 55 | $23,192 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 51 | $63,000 |
| Housekeeping Cleaner | 48 | $18,075 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 47 | $95,000 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 40 | $226,900 |
| Civil Engineers | 40 | $72,275 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 39 | $93,700 |
| Maintenance & Repair Worker | 39 | $22,880 |
| Industrial Mechanic | 38 | $54,413 |
| Computer Software Engineers, Applications | 37 | $70,000 |
| Crew Member | 35 | $18,096 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 33 | $42,390 |
| Hospitalist | 32 | $245,000 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 31 | $110,000 |
| Medical Technologist | 31 | $46,280 |
| Landscape Supervisor | 30 | $38,085 |