Accountants and Auditors Salary in Louisiana

Median annual wage in Louisiana: $73,810 -11.8% vs national

Louisiana vs United States

LouisianaUnited States
Median annual$73,810$83,680
Median hourly$35.49$40.23
Employment14,0501,449,500
Location quotient0.781.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Louisiana) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

What this means

The mean wage of $79,130 sits 7.2% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average accountants and auditors salary in Louisiana?

The median annual wage in Louisiana is $73,810 ($35.49 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Louisiana compare to the national average for accountants and auditors?

The Louisiana median of $73,810 is 11.8% lower than the U.S. median of $83,680.

How many accountants and auditors work in Louisiana?

Approximately 14,050 are employed in Louisiana, per BLS OES.