verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Data Analyst Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$78,760/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.86/hr
▼ 34% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
1,300
public U.S. Median
$120,230
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,290 #47 of 49

Data Analyst pay in Louisiana, explained

Data analysts in Louisiana earn a median of $78,760 per year ($37.86 per hour), which is 34% below the national median of $120,230. Entry-level workers earn around $53,050, while the most experienced data analysts reach about $128,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $78,760 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $78,760 is worth about $89,290 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #47 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Data Analyst pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$53,050
$25.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,760
$37.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$128,210
$61.64/hr

Data Analyst pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $78,760 $89,290
Texas $122,090 $125,792 −$43,330
Arkansas $109,390 $125,827 −$30,630
Mississippi $69,490 $79,917 +$9,270

Data Analyst in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do data analysts make in Louisiana?

Data analysts in Louisiana earn a median of $78,760 per year ($37.86 per hour), compared with $120,230 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay data analysts well?

At $78,760, Louisiana pays 34% below the national median for data analysts. An estimated 1,300 work in the state.

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