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Top 10 Jobs in Louisiana

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By Patty Inglish, MS


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High Paying Jobs for Moderate Levels of Education

Architecture and Construction jobs are the highest most demanded jobs to be filled in Louisiana, and represent the business sector that is growing most quickly in the state. Many of these jobs require postsecondary education, apprenctice ships and other training. However, a few require only OJT - on the job training

The second largest industry sector in the state that requires high numbers of jobs to be filled is the Healthcare Industry.

Overall, the third largest industry sector for providing job opeings to be filled is the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

The Top 10 Jobs in Lousiana come largely from these and related businesses; many of these and two dozen other occupations do not require a 4-year college or university degree.

The following Top 10 Jobs pay $20.00 per hour or more and do not require a 4-year degree. The list is not all-inclusive and many other jobs also pay at least $20/hr.

  1. TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS/ BLDG: Transportation, Storage & Distribution Managers: $28.38/hour

  2. SALES: Sales Representatives, Wholesale/Manufacturing, Technical &Scientific Products: $28.09/hour

  3. TRANSPORTATION: Captains, Mates, Pilots of Water Vessels: $27.16/hour

  4. TRANSPORATION: Ship Engineers: $26.77/hour

  5. INSURANCE: Claims Adjuster, Examiners, and Investigators: $26.68/hour

  6. CHEMISTRY: Chemical Plant and System Operator: $25.66/houR

  7. HEALTHCARE: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: $24.59/hour

  8. HEALTHCARE: Registered Nurses: $24.50/hour

  9. HEALTHCARE: Dental Hygienists: $23.88/hour

  10. OIL& FUELS: Petroleum Pump System Operator, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers: $23.50/hour

Positions in Architecture require 4-year degrees or at least 2-year associated technical certificates overall. Construction Trades jobs require a combination of education and on the job training and management positions may require a 4-year degrees. For example, a Carpenter's Helper, in high demand in the New Orleans labor area can make $14+/hr on average, without post-secondary education. Apprenticeships in the construction trades may also be available.


Native Americans

Cherokee Nation (Photos public domain)
Cherokee Nation (Photos public domain)
Chocktaw Nation
Chocktaw Nation
Caddo Nation
Caddo Nation

Native American Business

At least three resort-casinos in Louisiana are operated by Native American Nations but hire all nationalitites. Additional job listings can be found at this link for JOB MONKEY.

Native American Nations in Louisiana own additional types of businesses as well and include the following nations and bands. The parish mentioned is equivalent to a county in other states.

FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED NATIONS

  • COUSHATTA (Port Allen Parish)
  • CHITIMACHA (St. Mary Parish)
  • TUNICA-BILOXI (Avoyelles Parish)
  • JENA BAND OF CHOCTAW (LaSalle Parish)

STATE RECOGNIZED GROUPS

  • ADAI CADDO (Natchitoches Parsh)
  • CHOCTAW-APACHE OF EBARB (Sabine Parish)
  • CLIFTON CHOCTAW (Rapides Parish)
  • FOUR WINDS CHEROKEE CONFEDERATION (Vernon Parish)

 

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Sports Opportunities in Louisiana

Some of the major sporting opportutnities in the State of Louisiana are listed below. Many of these organizations post current job openings on their websites.

COLLEGE LEVEL SPORTS

League Sports Teams

Professional Team Sports

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Higher Education in Louisiana

Colleges, Universities, and Vocational Schools

SPECIFIC CAREER COLLEGES

  • Bryman College - New Orleans - Business, medical/dental/pharmacy.

  • Herzing College - New Orleans / Kenner - Business, medical/health/legal; computers/IT.

  • American Commercial College - Shreveport - Accounting, business, medical, computer/IT.

  • Blue Cliff College - Baton Rouge, Houma, Lafayette, Metairie, Shreveport - Medical assisting, massage therapy, criminal justice.

  • Remington College - Baton Rouge - Business, management, computers/IT, culinary, medical/dental/pharmacy, massage therapy, criminal justice.

  • Ayers Career College - Shreveport - Computers/IT, medical tech, HVAC.

Governor Jindal's Plans for Success

Louisiana jobs in the News

  • CenturyLink gets deal with LouisianaSan Francisco Chronicle2 days ago

    Telecommunications provider CenturyLink has agreed to add 350 jobs in Louisiana while maintaining its headquarters in the state for at least the next decade. Gov. Bobby Jindal revealed the deal after meeting with Monroe-based CenturyLink's board of directors... Louisiana - United States - Bobby Jindal - CenturyLink - Society and Culture

  • Louisiana chief justice exchanges blindfold for rose-colored glassesNew Orleans Times-Picayune13 hours ago

    One Louisiana judge is facing impeachment by the U.S. House of Representatives. Another just pleaded guilty to taking $70,000 in bribes to let inmates get out of jail.

  • CenturyLink gets deal with LouisianaSeattle Times2 days ago

    Telecommunications provider CenturyLink has agreed to add 350 jobs in Louisiana while maintaining its headquarters in the state for at least the next decade.

  • CenturyLink gets deal with LouisianaFOX 12 Idaho2 days ago

    Telecommunications provider CenturyLink has agreed to add 350 jobs in Louisiana while maintaining its headquarters in thestate for at least the next decade.

  • CenturyLink gets deal with LouisianaRocky Mount Telegram2 days ago

    MONROE, La. — Telecommunications provider CenturyLink has agreed to add 350 jobs in Louisiana ...

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dutch84 profile image

dutch84  says:
18 months ago

your site is great

JamaGenee profile image

JamaGenee  says:
18 months ago

Patti, if I read this correctly, the only jobs available to non-degreed, non-construction relatives of military personnel soon to be transferred to Gulfport MS would be in the casinos of Biloxi, right?

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Patty Inglish, MS  says:
18 months ago

dutch84 - thanks fo ryou comment!

JamaGenee - Let's see - The Top 10 in my first section DON'T require degrees and they pay well. I will number them so they are easier to see. Also, healthcare has a lot more openings that don't require degrees - med techs, med assistants, LPNs) certificats of months up to 2 years), RNs (3-years I believe). I'll do a hub on Gulfport area and we'll see exactly what is there!

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JamaGenee  says:
18 months ago

Thanks, Patti. Alas, these particular relatives don't have any experience in the Top 10 in the first section, except maybe for Sales or Claims Adjuster...that's a thought. Will be looking forward to your hub on the Gulfport area!

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