Lawyers Salary in Louisiana
Lawyers in Louisiana earn a median of $104,100 a year, −35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −35% ($159,670)
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,200
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,140; the top 10% earn over $227,230. Nationally the range is $78,360 to $351,600.
States ranked near Louisiana
Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Labor Relations Specialists$78,110 median in Louisiana
- Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$126,440 median in Louisiana
- Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$83,040 median in Louisiana
- Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers$70,290 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$62,700 median in Louisiana
- Compliance Managers$103,140 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Lawyers pay in Louisiana
How much do lawyers make in Louisiana?
The median is $104,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,140 and the top 10% earn over $227,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for lawyers?
On pay alone it ranks 42 of 51 (−35% vs. the national median of $159,670). Living costs are not included.