Economists Salary in Louisiana

Economists in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $97,000 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($96,400), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the economists average at $89,010 and the median at $73,050 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,130.

Economists average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$97,000
Baton Rouge$96,400

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$97,000	$75,510	$70,740	$74,546	93
Baton Rouge	$96,400	$74,580	$69,490	$74,142	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Economists salary in other states

Economists salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-3011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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