Louisiana Law Schools and Careers

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Fast Facts for Lawyers in Louisiana

  • Cities with highest percentage of jobs relative to population: New Orleans, Lafayette and Monroe
  • Cities with lowest percentage of jobs relative to population: Lake Charles, Alexandria and Baton Rouge
  • Cities with the highest absolute number of jobs: New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Salaries for Lawyers in Louisiana

  • Metro areas with the highest median salaries: New Orleans, Alexandria and Lafayette
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Metro Areas Rated for Popularity for:
Lawyers

Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Lawyers relative to the population of the city. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

2019 Occupational Employment Statistics and 2018-28 Employment Projections, Bureau of Labor Statistics, BLS.gov

Metro Area
Jobs
Annual Median Salary
Houma-Thibodaux190$115,190
Baton Rouge1460$108,540
Lafayette900$91,440
Lake Charles320$87,370
Monroe180$75,560
Shreveport-Bossier City380$103,190
New Orleans-Metairie3780$123,490
Alexandria220$70,090
Hammond150$72,810
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