How much does a court make in Louisiana?
$46,570a year
Median yearly pay for courts in Louisiana. That is $22.39 an hour or $3,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.39
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,060Median: $46,570Highest 10%: $65,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $46,570 | $22.39 | |
| 75th | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 90th | $65,300 | $31.39 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Shreveport, LA | $49,910 |
| New Orleans, LA | $47,860 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,490 |
| Monroe, LA | $46,750 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $46,660 |
| Hammond, LA | $46,590 |
| Slidell, LA | $46,450 |
| Houma, LA | $44,590 |
| Lafayette, LA | $44,300 |
| Alexandria, LA | $38,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for courts.
| 30. Illinois | $46,920 |
| 31. New Hampshire | $46,590 |
| 32. Texas | $46,580 |
| 33. Louisiana | $46,570 |
| 34. Wyoming | $46,540 |
| 35. Indiana | $46,350 |
| 36. Montana | $45,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a court make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $22.39 ($46,570 a year).
Do courts make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $46,570 against $48,700 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for court pay?
Louisiana ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays courts the most?
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, with a median of $49,910 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.