Business A typical Louisiana worker earns 14% less than the national average By Deanna B. Narveson - July 17, 2023 (iStock) FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmailPrint The average salary in Louisiana is $50,940, according to a new analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from Forbes. That’s just over 14% lower than the national average of $59,428, ho… Already an INSIDER? Sign in.