Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Labor Force
61,174
Employed
57,634
Unemployed
3,540
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Hammond, LA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $332,610 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $304,640 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $134,740 |
| Pharmacists | $133,580 |
| Financial Managers | $124,800 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $123,350 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $119,580 |
| Software Developers | $118,590 |
| Veterinarians | $112,140 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $108,750 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.