How much does an accountant and auditor make in Louisiana?
$73,810a year
Median yearly pay for accountant and auditors in Louisiana. That is $35.49 an hour or $6,151 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.49
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,950Median: $73,810Highest 10%: $117,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $59,960 | $28.83 | |
| Median | $73,810 | $35.49 | |
| 75th | $91,830 | $44.15 | |
| 90th | $117,100 | $56.30 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $77,940 |
| Houma, LA | $74,620 |
| Monroe, LA | $73,840 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $73,070 |
| Slidell, LA | $72,490 |
| Shreveport, LA | $70,420 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $70,050 |
| Lafayette, LA | $67,630 |
| Hammond, LA | $66,090 |
| Alexandria, LA | $64,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for accountant and auditors.
| 44. Alabama | $74,880 |
| 45. Idaho | $74,730 |
| 46. Hawaii | $74,500 |
| 47. Louisiana | $73,810 |
| 48. West Virginia | $73,320 |
| 49. Nebraska | $72,080 |
| 50. Mississippi | $68,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an accountant and auditor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $35.49 ($73,810 a year).
Do accountant and auditors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $73,810 against $83,680 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for accountant and auditor pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays accountant and auditors the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $77,940 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.