Louisiana scored just 19.83 out of 100 in WalletHub’s 2025 income ranking, placing 48th nationwide. While top earners make over $400,000, the median is only $58,352, leaving many residents struggling to cover basic costs.
If you're looking for full time employment that offers a pay rate well above the state and federal minimum wage a popular retailer in Louisiana is hiring.
Louisiana workers can expect to get more in their paychecks in 2024. A recent survey of some 1,800 businesses reveals how big that raise will likely be.
If you're a recent high school graduate or you're looking for a new career, it looks like the biggest employment void in all of Louisiana is in the nursing industry.