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Houma Employment

Employment and Industries in the Houma, Louisiana Area

Houma includes industries that refine and ship locally produced petroleum, natural gas, sugar and sulfur. Houma is also a center for lumber, seafood products and finance. The top employment sectors in the city are healthcare, mining, construction, accommodation and food services, government and social services. Houma also has numerous metal and plastic workers. Sales and office occupations comprise about 27% of the labor force. About 24% of the workforce is employed in management, professional and related occupations.

The major employers in Houma, Louisiana are:

  • Terrebone Parish School Board
  • Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc
  • Pride Offshore, Inc
  • Hospital Service District 1 of Terrebone Parish
  • Offshore Drilling Co
  • Terrebone Parish Consolidated Government
  • Performance Energy Services, LLC
  • Chet Morrison Contractors, Inc
  • Trico Marine Operators, Inc
  • Trico Marine Assets Inc
  • Cannata Corporation
  • Cenac Towing Co, Inc
  • Wood Group Production Services, Inc
  • Offshore Speciality Fabricators, Inc
  • Delta Towing, LLC
  • Cannata's Super Market, Inc

Some of the most common jobs where the majority of the workers are college graduates are teachers, registered nurses, wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives, commercial pilots, managers, educational, vocational and school counselors; financial managers, social and human service assistants; and pharmacists.

Pertinent information about Houma Louisiana: In 2009 the average earnings in the city was $29,000. In 2008 the cost of living index in Houma was 81.1 which is low when compared to the country's average of 100. Regarding the adult residents, approximately 14% have achieved a bachelor's degree or better.

In Houma, Louisiana, businesses have opportunities to collaborate with useful associations including:

People interested in keeping up-to-date with local business and industry activities can visit HoumaToday.com.

Most Popular Jobs in Houma, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

Where the Majority of Workers Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Elementary school teachers, except special education1,90041,960$34,680 - 50,94014%95%
2Registered nurses1,31057,430$43,630 - 72,61024%56%
3Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education76042,370$34,490 - 51,8506%96%
4Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products67049,830$27,630 - 79,8208%51%
5Accountants and auditors40047,990$29,550 - 73,81018%79%
6Teachers and instructors, all other33054,330$28,340 - 127,5809%54%
7Commercial pilots30065,470$38,820 - 96,03013%74%
8Managers, all other29063,230$32,170 - 98,8107%55%
9Educational, vocational, and school counselors25045,100$33,820 - 56,86013%73%
10Financial managers23087,520$48,320 - 146,80013%60%
11Social and human service assistants21030,420$18,020 - 47,75034%58%
12Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products21068,970$32,080 - 119,49012%51%
13Sales managers17081,290$44,430 - 145,03010%69%
14Pharmacists16097,230$72,800 - 125,09022%97%
15Librarians13041,050$28,350 - 51,6804%85%
16Engineers, all other12063,550$46,540 - 81,5606%82%
17Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation12048,590$28,440 - 73,2405%58%
18Medical and health services managers12064,310$40,360 - 102,46016%57%
19Child, family, and school social workers11041,780$23,840 - 63,58019%77%
20Instructional coordinators10046,930$35,310 - 60,74023%79%
21Civil engineers10077,530$54,780 - 103,43018%87%
22Legislators90 $ - 1%65%
23Management analysts9064,820$32,390 - 108,24022%78%
24Medical and clinical laboratory technologists9048,560$37,540 - 61,78012%51%
25Advertising sales agents8034,670$15,610 - 53,10020%56%
26Medical and clinical laboratory technicians8030,200$16,690 - 49,25015%51%
27Coaches and scouts8030,930$14,940 - 50,97015%60%
28Occupational health and safety specialists7055,820$24,880 - 77,9708%72%
29Surveyors7045,820$26,290 - 78,62024%82%
30Private detectives and investigators70 $ - 18%52%
31Social and community service managers6052,370$25,680 - 75,05025%72%
32Physical therapists6080,300$58,650 - 101,62027%89%
33Training and development specialists6037,300$22,300 - 64,62018%56%
34Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents5080,660$45,910 - 134,54025%67%
35Mental health counselors5025,150$14,150 - 36,94030%73%
36Dietitians and nutritionists5037,860$27,000 - 50,9009%72%
37Floral designers5019,750$13,400 - 28,7100%55%
38Special education teachers, preschool, kindergarten, and elementary school5043,190$35,420 - 51,65020%87%
39Computer programmers4048,850$30,650 - 75,8100%73%
40Network and computer systems administrators4054,650$40,190 - 77,38027%50%
41Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists4037,280$27,840 - 49,77018%56%
42Employment, recruitment, and placement specialists4047,340$29,080 - 68,39018%56%
43Computer systems analysts4054,190$38,130 - 67,05029%68%
44Engineering managers40108,430$70,180 - 7%84%
45Chief executives40133,870$42,070 - 2%65%
46Human resources, training, and labor relations specialists, all other3045,130$34,400 - 56,00017%56%
47Environmental scientists and specialists, including health30 $ - 25%93%
48Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other3052,630$19,000 - 104,46015%72%
49Mental health and substance abuse social workers3033,040$17,840 - 40,80030%77%
50Network systems and data communications analysts30 $ - 53%57%
51Graphic designers3033,340$23,550 - 47,20010%55%

Where the Majority of Workers Do Not Have College Degrees

RankTitleLocal JobsLocal Mean SalaryTypical Local SalaryNational Growth % 2006-2016National % With College Degree
1Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels3,35073,810$36,240 - 107,02018%21%
2Cashiers3,27016,330$12,840 - 21,550-2%10%
3Retail salespersons2,75023,770$13,710 - 39,00012%25%
4Sailors and marine oilers2,70037,380$23,190 - 56,35016%17%
5Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers2,67038,080$28,100 - 49,3205%2%
6Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand2,61022,390$15,200 - 31,6102%5%
7Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive2,19025,220$17,580 - 35,0101%18%
8Office clerks, general1,88019,700$13,380 - 29,03013%19%
9General and operations managers1,81094,520$45,120 - 2%48%
10Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer1,40029,910$16,220 - 44,96010%4%
11Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners1,37021,320$13,930 - 34,40015%4%
12Maintenance and repair workers, general1,37034,240$17,920 - 50,50010%6%
13Food preparation workers1,35016,720$12,930 - 23,52015%7%
14Waiters and waitresses1,19014,330$12,730 - 16,11011%14%
15Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks1,18028,960$18,870 - 40,56013%16%
16Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants1,07021,990$14,270 - 31,37018%7%
17First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers1,05033,800$20,310 - 49,0804%25%
18Stock clerks and order fillers1,00021,080$13,820 - 30,720-7%8%
19Helpers--production workers99024,460$18,560 - 30,9600%4%
20Bus drivers, school95016,330$13,100 - 20,0709%4%
21First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers88038,400$22,330 - 62,6506%29%
22Receptionists and information clerks85020,100$14,160 - 26,41017%13%
23Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses84039,190$27,670 - 51,81014%7%
24Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters80037,090$18,100 - 53,28011%4%
25Machinists80038,160$24,150 - 55,320-2%3%
26Customer service representatives78026,760$16,690 - 40,88025%22%
27First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers74053,640$29,990 - 82,380-4%15%
28Truck drivers, light or delivery services73025,060$14,380 - 38,8508%4%
29Roustabouts, oil and gas71036,720$21,220 - 50,940-2%0%
30Riggers69034,400$14,620 - 55,8500%0%
31Teacher assistants69015,860$13,020 - 19,76010%18%
32Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food69015,170$12,820 - 19,08018%5%
33Executive secretaries and administrative assistants68033,060$23,280 - 44,82015%18%
34Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators63036,610$27,100 - 44,6208%3%
35Counter and rental clerks60028,050$14,570 - 49,21023%16%
36First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers60053,360$34,490 - 76,9107%13%
37Carpenters60033,400$23,160 - 47,91010%6%
38First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers60027,510$18,020 - 40,94011%14%
39Ship engineers59058,560$30,270 - 85,13014%17%
40Tellers58020,920$16,670 - 25,62014%16%
41Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining55040,100$24,830 - 56,190-4%0%
42Electricians54045,730$29,570 - 72,6407%7%
43Cooks, institution and cafeteria53017,480$13,120 - 23,05011%5%
44Structural metal fabricators and fitters52044,120$29,930 - 71,0100%0%
45Construction laborers51024,210$17,510 - 32,20011%5%
46First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers51058,120$34,340 - 86,8609%10%
47Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines49042,520$28,830 - 61,27012%3%
48Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance49033,610$14,880 - 55,4702%11%
49Metal workers and plastic workers, all other47019,380$16,700 - 23,730-24%3%
50Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers45041,750$24,220 - 61,150-12%7%
51Maids and housekeeping cleaners45016,260$12,930 - 22,15013%5%
52Police and sheriff's patrol officers45033,110$22,650 - 48,53011%33%
53Crane and tower operators45053,780$29,030 - 94,8203%0%
54Cooks, restaurant43018,070$13,410 - 25,09012%5%
55Industrial machinery mechanics43041,060$28,670 - 58,4409%5%
56Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers42022,710$16,320 - 30,61012%0%
57Rotary drill operators, oil and gas42056,620$35,110 - 81,750-4%0%
58Personal and home care aides41016,910$13,110 - 20,51051%10%
59Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks39027,640$17,310 - 44,2204%6%
60Industrial truck and tractor operators38031,540$20,570 - 46,060-1%2%
61Cooks, fast food37014,710$12,790 - 16,7108%5%
62Production workers, all other37032,160$17,900 - 48,5602%5%
63Painters, construction and maintenance36033,660$26,840 - 40,41012%6%
64Business operations specialists, all other36049,860$14,020 - 79,04021%49%
65Security guards35021,400$16,590 - 30,16017%13%
66Bartenders32015,840$12,810 - 21,83011%17%
67Packers and packagers, hand32016,660$12,910 - 24,640-11%3%
68Automotive service technicians and mechanics29038,460$21,970 - 59,34014%4%
69Landscaping and groundskeeping workers29019,800$13,180 - 32,04018%6%
70Derrick operators, oil and gas28045,520$27,490 - 63,190-5%0%
71Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers28045,670$26,330 - 72,140-6%14%
72Billing and posting clerks and machine operators28026,470$18,790 - 35,7804%15%
73First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators27049,910$28,300 - 77,45010%17%
74Child care workers27015,170$12,790 - 19,28018%15%
75Medical assistants26022,860$17,540 - 30,01035%10%
76Bakers25017,610$13,700 - 22,16010%8%
77Dishwashers25015,630$12,780 - 19,60010%3%
78Cooks, all other25026,000$15,270 - 38,4503%5%
79Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters23023,020$15,990 - 31,67012%3%
80Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products23043,600$27,670 - 65,1400%42%
81Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers23016,420$13,350 - 19,34011%2%
82Insurance sales agents22067,450$27,500 - 13%45%
83Maintenance workers, machinery22036,460$20,340 - 59,5500%0%
84Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop21014,530$12,710 - 16,89010%17%
85Parts salespersons21027,040$13,990 - 46,570-1%6%
86Pharmacy technicians20024,160$17,480 - 31,05032%16%
87Dental assistants19023,760$17,130 - 32,95029%9%
88Bus and truck mechanics and diesel engine specialists19031,680$18,710 - 43,15012%3%
89Aircraft mechanics and service technicians18047,600$34,010 - 62,41011%11%
90Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other18030,940$14,560 - 49,7708%9%
91Home health aides18018,280$13,170 - 27,26049%7%
92Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic18042,230$29,130 - 58,350-2%6%
93Painters, transportation equipment18036,320$26,420 - 54,3008%4%
94Cooks, short order17014,530$12,750 - 16,9305%5%
95Driver/sales workers17019,970$13,010 - 37,600-4%4%
96Postal service mail carriers170 1%11%
97Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks16016,870$13,130 - 21,13017%14%
98First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand16044,660$24,310 - 73,17013%17%
99Loan officers15047,990$22,020 - 75,80012%49%
100Team assemblers15036,730$21,360 - 49,1000%5%
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Jobs More Common Near Houma Than Most Other Cities

* Average job popularity for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal JobsPop. vs. Avg.*
Bridge and lock tenders24,340100476.2
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels73,8103,350204.1
Sailors and marine oilers37,3802,700160.6
Riggers34,400690149.1
Ship engineers58,560590119.9
Pump operators, except wellhead pumpers39,53014074.7
Roustabouts, oil and gas36,72071050.5
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas56,62042047.7
Derrick operators, oil and gas45,52028043.3
Cooks, all other26,00025041.8
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining40,10055040.9
Metal workers and plastic workers, all other19,38047027.7
Commercial pilots65,47030025.5
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugers41,75045023.1
Crane and tower operators53,78045022.6
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers38,0802,67011.9
Structural metal fabricators and fitters44,1205207.9
Painters, transportation equipment36,3201806.6
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines42,5204906.4
Maintenance workers, machinery36,4602205.4
Meat, poultry, and fish cutters and trimmers16,4202305.3
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters23,0202305
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders20,8701004.4
Helpers--installation, maintenance, and repair workers22,7104204.4
Excavating and loading machine and dragline operators33,2001204.2
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance33,6104903.8
Bus drivers, school16,3309503.6
Helpers--production workers24,4609903.4
Machinists38,1608003.2
Bakers17,6102502.8
Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators36,6106302.7
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters37,0908002.7
Structural iron and steel workers33,3401002.7
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians47,6001802.7
Industrial machinery mechanics41,0604302.6
Production workers, all other32,1603702.5
Health technologists and technicians, all other26,2201102.5
Cooks, institution and cafeteria17,4805302.5
Surveying and mapping technicians31,6901102.4
Chefs and head cooks40,8701502.4
Food preparation workers16,7201,3502.4
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic42,2301802.3
Elementary school teachers, except special education41,9601,9002.1
Painters, construction and maintenance33,6603602.1
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers53,3606002.1
Installation, maintenance, and repair workers, all other30,9401802.1
Counter and rental clerks28,0506002
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers60,2101201.9
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators49,9102701.9
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses39,1908401.9

Work Paying Relatively Well in the Houma, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

* Average Salary Index for metro areas = 1.0

TitleMean Local SalarySalary Index *Local Jobs
Teachers and instructors, all other54,3301.43330
Inspectors, testers, sorters, samplers, and weighers45,6701.36280
Team assemblers36,7301.34150
Structural metal fabricators and fitters44,1201.31520
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels73,8101.223,350
Physicians and surgeons, all other216,4001.21130
Computer-controlled machine tool operators, metal and plastic42,2301.21180
Counter and rental clerks28,0501.2600
Insurance sales agents67,4501.2220
Crane and tower operators53,7801.18450
Roustabouts, oil and gas36,7201.16710
Production workers, all other32,1601.11370
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas56,6201.1420
Sailors and marine oilers37,3801.092,700
Derrick operators, oil and gas45,5201.08280
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers38,0801.082,670
Social and human service assistants30,4201.07210
Order clerks30,0701.07120
Automotive service technicians and mechanics38,4601.06290
Sales representatives, services, all other54,6301.05110
Industrial truck and tractor operators31,5401.05380
First-line supervisors/managers of helpers, laborers, and material movers, hand44,6601.04160
Helpers--production workers24,4601.04990
Machinists38,1601.03800
Child, family, and school social workers41,7801.03110
Service unit operators, oil, gas, and mining40,1001.02550
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers53,6401.01740
Chefs and head cooks40,8701.01150
Cooks, all other26,0001.01250
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers58,1201510
Maintenance and repair workers, general34,24011,370
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses39,1900.99840
Mobile heavy equipment mechanics, except engines42,5200.99490
Painters, construction and maintenance33,6600.98360
General and operations managers94,5200.981,810
Electricians45,7300.98540
Retail salespersons23,7700.972,750
Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks27,6400.97390
Maintenance workers, machinery36,4600.97220
Dispatchers, except police, fire, and ambulance33,6100.97490
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation48,5900.96120
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators49,9100.96270
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians47,6000.96180
Cleaners of vehicles and equipment19,9200.95110
Computer support specialists39,8000.95110
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products68,9700.95210
Financial managers87,5200.94230
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers53,3600.94600
Commercial pilots65,4700.94300
Registered nurses57,4300.931,310

Highest Paying Jobs in Houma, Louisiana Metro Area (2008 data)

TitleMean Local SalaryLocal Jobs
Physicians and surgeons, all other216,400130
Chief executives133,87040
Engineering managers108,43040
Pharmacists97,230160
General and operations managers94,5201,810
Financial managers87,520230
Sales managers81,290170
Securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents80,66050
Physical therapists80,30060
Civil engineers77,530100
Construction managers75,960110
Industrial production managers73,85070
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vessels73,8103,350
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, technical and scientific products68,970210
Insurance sales agents67,450220
Lawyers67,080 
Commercial pilots65,470300
First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers65,07080
Management analysts64,82090
Medical and health services managers64,310120
Engineers, all other63,550120
Mechanical engineers63,290 
Managers, all other63,230290
Industrial engineers61,650 
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators60,63040
Transportation, storage, and distribution managers60,210120
Ship engineers58,560590
First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers58,120510
Registered nurses57,4301,310
Rotary drill operators, oil and gas56,620420
Occupational health and safety specialists55,82070
Food service managers55,04040
Network and computer systems administrators54,65040
Sales representatives, services, all other54,630110
Electrical and electronic engineering technicians54,41040
Teachers and instructors, all other54,330330
Computer systems analysts54,19040
Crane and tower operators53,780450
First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers53,640740
First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers53,360600
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all other52,63030
Social and community service managers52,37060
Cost estimators51,72050
Electrical power-line installers and repairers50,64080
First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators49,910270
Business operations specialists, all other49,860360
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products49,830670
Computer programmers48,85040
Compliance officers, except agriculture, construction, health and safety, and transportation48,590120
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists48,56090

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