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Software Developers in Louisiana earned a median of $102,800 a year ($49.42 an hour) in May 2025, 24% below the national median of $135,980; 4,080 were employed there, ranking #48 of 51 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 | $102,800 | $135,980 |
| Mean annual wage | $108,270 | $148,100 |
| Median hourly wage | $49.42 | $65.38 |
| 10th percentile | $66,350 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $82,930 | $105,210 |
| 75th percentile | $122,740 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $151,780 | $214,670 |
| Employment | 4,080 | 1,687,890 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.107 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.19 | 1.00 |
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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.
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