Editor’s note: Hourly & annual salaries listed below are averages for every occupation from CEO to secretary and everything in between. Data is provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for the “Metropolitan Statistical Area” of St. Charles Parish, Kenner, Metairie & New Orleans. This is Part 1 of a fascinating 2-part series that you’ll find only in the Herald-Guide.
Management
Chief Executives $70.56 $146,760
General and Operations Managers $40.67 $84,590 Legislators $16,260
Advertising and Promotions Managers $22.23 $46,250
Marketing Managers $33.09 $68,820
Sales Managers $37.51 $78,030
Public Relations Managers $25.79 $53,650
Administrative Services Managers $26.25 $54,590
Computer and Information Systems Managers $38.53 $80,140
Financial Managers $38.16 $79,360
Compensation and Benefits Managers $28.81 $59,930
Training and Development Managers $26.46 $55,040 Human Resources Managers, All Other $32.07 $66,710 Industrial Production Managers $36.56 $76,050
Purchasing Managers $28.22 $58,690
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $31.86 $66,260
Construction Managers $30.76 $63,980
Education Administrators, Preschool and Child Care Center/Program $19.52 $40,590
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School $57,390
Education Administrators, Postsecondary $32.73 $68,090
Engineering Managers $47.08 $97,920
Food Service Managers $20.76 $43,180
Funeral Directors $17.09 $35,550
Gaming Managers $33.36 $69,380
Lodging Managers $18.92 $39,360
Medical and Health Services Managers $32.01 $66,580
Natural Sciences Managers $41.39 $86,090
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents $30.18 $62,770
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $18.53 $38,550
Social and Community Service Managers $21.67 $45,070
Managers, All Other $31.18 $64,840
Business and Financial Operations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations $24.02 $49,960
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes $12.34 $25,660
Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products $22.93 $47,680
Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products $17.69 $36,800
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products $21.03 $43,750
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $29.48 $61,320
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $31.13 $64,750
Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation $22.22 $46,230
Emergency Management Specialists $22.38 $46,550
Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists $20.69 $43,030
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists $18.61 $38,720
Training and Development Specialists $21.10 $43,880
Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other $21.51 $44,740
Management Analysts $31.39 $65,300
Meeting and Convention Planners $17.85 $37,130
Business Operations Specialists, All Other $24.96 $51,910
Accountants and Auditors $23.70 $49,290
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate $26.28 $54,660
Budget Analysts $28.53 $59,350
Credit Analysts $25.86 $53,790
Financial Analysts $30.38 $63,200
Personal Financial Advisors $43.35 $90,160
Insurance Underwriters $23.99 $49,900
Financial Examiners $36.97 $76,900
Loan Counselors $20.67 $42,990
Loan Officers $23.02 $47,880
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents $27.14 $56,460
Tax Preparers $9.33 $19,400
Financial Specialists, All Other $24.13 $50,180
Computer and Mathematical
Computer and Mathematical Occupations $26.48 $55,080
Computer Programmers $25.02 $52,050
Computer Software Engineers, Applications $31.95 $66,460
Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software $34.70 $72,190
Computer Support Specialists $18.59 $38,660
Computer Systems Analysts $30.90 $64,280
Database Administrators $30.47 $63,380
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $26.96 $56,070
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts $24.40 $50,750
Computer Specialists, All Other $18.94 $39,390
Operations Research Analysts $26.18 $54,460
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Architecture and Engineering Occupations $28.39 $59,060
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $25.21 $52,430
Landscape Architects $23.00 $47,840
Surveyors $19.24 $40,010
Biomedical Engineers $33.26 $69,190
Chemical Engineers $41.99 $87,340
Civil Engineers $33.28 $69,220
Computer Hardware Engineers $36.33 $75,580
Electrical Engineers $35.08 $72,970
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $36.66 $76,260
Environmental Engineers $36.88 $76,710
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $33.83 $70,360
Industrial Engineers $31.35 $65,200
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $30.25 $62,920
Mechanical Engineers $32.46 $67,520
Petroleum Engineers $44.49 $92,550
Engineers, All Other $29.22 $60,770
Architectural and Civil Drafters $23.02 $47,870
Electrical and Electronics Drafters $22.88 $47,590
Mechanical Drafters $19.62 $40,810
Drafters, All Other $18.36 $38,180
Civil Engineering Technicians $18.29 $38,050
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians $21.18 $44,050
Industrial Engineering Technicians $23.44 $48,760
Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $23.44 $48,750
Surveying and Mapping Technicians $14.89 $30,980
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations $26.59 $55,310
Biochemists and Biophysicists $20.07 $41,750
Biological Scientists, All Other $28.37 $59,010
Epidemiologists $22.13 $46,030
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $37.98 $79,000
Atmospheric and Space Scientists $37.30 $77,590
Chemists $28.64 $59,570
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $25.33 $52,690
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $38.62 $80,330
Physical Scientists, All Other $25.87 $53,810
Market Research Analysts $22.52 $46,850
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists $23.46 $48,790
Psychologists, All Other $32.03 $66,610
Anthropologists and Archeologists $17.32 $36,020
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $29.64 $61,650
Biological Technicians $15.36 $31,960
Chemical Technicians $19.72 $41,020
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $17.09 $35,550
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $20.20 $42,010
Community and Social Services Occupations
Community and Social Services Occupations $17.55 $36,510
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors $13.27 $27,610
Educational, Vocational, and School Counselors $20.99 $43,650
Mental Health Counselors $13.96 $29,030
Rehabilitation Counselors $22.94 $47,720
Counselors, All Other $16.45 $34,220
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $19.23 $40,010
Medical and Public Health Social Workers $19.31 $40,160
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $25.14 $52,300
Social Workers, All Other $16.27 $33,850
Health Educators 8$22.27 $46,320
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $18.23 $37,910
Social and Human Service Assistants $14.25 $29,630
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $14.32 $29,790
Clergy$12.45 $25,890
Legal Occupations
Legal Occupations $35.61 $74,070
Lawyers 3,000 $51.90 $107,950
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $43.37 $90,200
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $36.69 $76,320
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $17.25 $35,880
Court Reporters $19.08 $39,690
Law Clerks 300 $19.70 $40,980
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers $13.51 $28,090
Legal Support Workers, All Other $21.65 $45,040
Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Education, Training, and Library Occupations $19.53 $40,610
Business Teachers, Postsecondary $46,520
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $57,440
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$48,480
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary $60,440
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary $46,390
Education Teachers, Postsecondary $54,000
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $61,250
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $46,020
History Teachers, Postsecondary $49,760 7
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary $40,600
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary $16.26 $33,810
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $65,270
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$10.31 $21,440
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $39,080
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $38,540
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education $39,870
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education $39,640
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$39,490
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $40,060
Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors $14.94 $31,070
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers $18.39 $38,250
Teachers and Instructors, All Other $55,960
Curators $18.22 $37,900
Museum Technicians and Conservators$13.12 $27,280
Librarians $20.84 $43,340
Library Technicians$13.65 $28,390
Instructional Coordinators $19.67 $40,910
Teacher Assistants $16,210
Education, Training, and Library Workers, All Other $17.13 $35,630
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations $14.53 $30,220
Art Directors $22.87 $47,570
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $14.70 $30,580
Floral Designers $11.28 $23,460
Graphic Designers $15.30 $31,820
Interior Designers 1$18.33 $38,130
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $8.47 $17,610
Set and Exhibit Designers $20.19 $41,990
Producers and Directors $24.06 $50,040
Coaches and Scouts $37,390
Choreographers $8.91 $18,530
Radio and Television Announcers $14.29 $29,730
Public Address System and Other Announcers ($12.27 $25,510
Public Relations Specialists $19.35 $40,25
Editors $21.18 $44,060
Technical Writers $22.94 $47,710
Writers and Authors $22.56 $46,930
Interpreters and Translators $24.16 $50,250
Media and Communication Workers, All Other $16.25 $33,790
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians $13.99 $29,090
Broadcast Technicians $10.45 $21,740
Sound Engineering Technicians $15.63 $32,500
Photographers $10.93 $22,740
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture $13.19 $27,440
Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other 5$31.76 $66,050
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Occupations $25.36 $52,740
Dietitians and Nutritionists $21.06 $43,810
Optometrists $47.84 $99,510
Pharmacists $41.71 $86,760
Anesthesiologists $89.78 $186,750
Family and General Practitioners $84.53 $175,830
Internists, General $57.23 $119,040
Psychiatrists $52.25 $108,680
Surgeons $89.23 $185,610
Physicians and Surgeons, All Other $82.30 $171,180
Physician Assistants $35.26 $73,350
Registered Nurses $26.65 $55,430
Occupational Therapists $30.77 $64,000
Physical Therapists $33.95 $70,610
Radiation Therapists 1$26.08 $54,250
Recreational Therapists $15.40 $32,040
Respiratory Therapists $21.20 $44,100
Speech-Language Pathologists $27.37 $56,920
Therapists, All Other $12.78 $26,580
Veterinarians $30.60 $63,640
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other $39.03 $81,170
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists$21.03 $43,740
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians $14.42 $30,000
Dental Hygienists $24.61 $51,180
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians $16.66 $34,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers $26.48 $55,080
Nuclear Medicine Technologists $27.41 $57,010
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $21.60 $44,940
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics $14.53 $30,210
Dietetic Technicians 180 $6.81 $7.89 $16,400
Pharmacy Technicians 1,060 $10.72 $11.22 $23,350
Psychiatric Technicians $10.29 $21,400
Respiratory Therapy Technicians $19.38 $40,310
Surgical Technologists $16.82 $34,990
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $9.60 $19,960
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $15.61 $32,460
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians $11.77 $24,490
Opticians, Dispensing $13.74 $28,580
Orthotists and Prosthetists $20.63 $42,910
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $16.01 $33,290
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $24.51 $50,990
Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Workers, All Other $16.44 $34,190
Healthcare Support Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations $9.25 $19,230 1.6 % ?????
Home Health Aides $8.39 $17,450
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants $8.18 $17,010
Psychiatric Aides $9.46 $19,680
Physical Therapist Assistants $19.66 $40,890
Physical Therapist Aides $8.63 $17,950
Massage Therapists ($12.83 $26,690
Dental Assistants $11.61 $24,150
Medical Assistants $9.61 $19,980
Medical Equipment Preparers $9.98 $20,760
Medical Transcriptionists $13.48 $28,030
Pharmacy Aides $9.17 $19,060
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $7.85 $16,330
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $11.08 $23,050
Protective Service Occupations
Protective Service Occupations $11.94 $24,830
First-Line Supervisors/Managers, Protective Service Workers, All Other$19.13 $39,790
Fire Fighters $11.76 $24,450
Fire Inspectors and Investigators $17.04 $35,450
Bailiffs $12.74 $26,490
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$27.98 $58,190
Fish and Game Wardens $19.22 $39,970
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers $14.30 $29,740
Animal Control Workers $10.92 $22,710
Private Detectives and Investigators $13.52 $28,120
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators $12.91 $26,850
Security Guards $8.80 $18,310
Crossing Guards $6.85 $14,250
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $6.33 $13,170
Protective Service Workers, All Other $14.56 $30,290
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