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Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Louisiana earned a median of $66,340 a year ($31.90 an hour) in May 2025, 15% below the national median of $77,710; 3,440 were employed there, ranking #47 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $66,340 | $77,710 |
| Mean annual wage | $74,850 | $83,770 |
| Median hourly wage | $31.90 | $37.36 |
| 10th percentile | $45,080 | $48,380 |
| 25th percentile | $55,550 | $60,800 |
| 75th percentile | $88,610 | $100,820 |
| 90th percentile | $112,380 | $128,870 |
| Employment | 3,440 | 491,430 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.778 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.56 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.