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Top Paying Jobs in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 22,210 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($355,390), Nurse Anesthetists ($203,250), Chief Executives ($176,890). The cost of living index is 85.1 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,102/month.

$86K
Avg. median salary
85.1
Cost of living index
$1,102
Median 2BR rent
N/A
Population

Highest paying careers in Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
41Network and Computer Systems AdministratorsTechnology$80K$38.26/hr
42Compliance OfficersBusiness & Finance$79K$37.83/hr
43Computer Systems AnalystsTechnology$79K$37.8/hr
44Physical TherapistsHealthcare$78K$37.65/hr
45Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansEngineering$78K$37.63/hr
46Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersRepair & Maintenance$78K$37.58/hr
47Aircraft Mechanics and Service TechniciansRepair & Maintenance$77K$37.25/hr
48First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSales$76K$36.58/hr
49Occupational Therapy AssistantsHealthcare Support$76K$36.46/hr
50Registered NursesHealthcare$76K$36.41/hr

Affordability snapshot: Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux

Cost of living vs. national average-14.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,102/mo

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