How much does a lawyer make in Louisiana?
$104,100a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Louisiana. That is $50.05 an hour or $8,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.05
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,140Median: $104,100Highest 10%: $227,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 25th | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| Median | $104,100 | $50.05 | |
| 75th | $159,100 | $76.49 | |
| 90th | $227,200 | $109.25 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $121,300 |
| Lafayette, LA | $111,200 |
| Alexandria, LA | $108,700 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $102,100 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $101,700 |
| Shreveport, LA | $98,900 |
| Monroe, LA | $94,720 |
| Houma, LA | $93,840 |
| Slidell, LA | $84,590 |
| Hammond, LA | $78,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 39. Nebraska | $109,200 |
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
| 42. Louisiana | $104,100 |
| 43. Montana | $103,700 |
| 44. Idaho | $103,400 |
| 45. Oklahoma | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $50.05 ($104,100 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $104,100 against $159,700 nationally, 35% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for lawyer pay?
Louisiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays lawyers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $121,300 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.