Job Market / Louisiana / New Orleans-Metairie, LA
New Orleans-Metairie, LA Job Market
As of 2026-06-01 (preliminary)
Unemployment Rate
5%
Labor Force
470,390
Employed
446,921
Unemployed
23,469
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in New Orleans-Metairie, LA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $336,290 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $332,690 |
| Physicians, All Other | $326,440 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $216,280 |
| Dentists, General | $198,050 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,620 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $149,430 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $148,390 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $147,980 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,540 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.