Government Jobs in Louisiana: Employers & Pay

533

local governments (2022)

counties

303

cities, towns and townships

100

special districts

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments — Government Organization. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Louisiana state government pay plan

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service publishes the classification and pay plan for Louisiana state employees: 1,937 job classes and 155 pay grades, effective March 2, 2026. Below are the classes that match GovJobsWiki jobs, with annual ranges converted from the plan's published rates.

Job	Classes in the LA plan	Annual range
911 Dispatcher / Public Safety Telecommunicator	Communications Officer 1–3 3 classes	$33,405 – $73,632
Accountant (government)	Accountant 1–4 4 classes	$40,144 – $110,531
Administrative Assistant (government)	Administrative Assistant 1–6 6 classes	$21,840 – $78,790
Administrative Law Judge / Hearing Officer	Administrative Law Judge--Entry, Administrative Law Judge, Administrative Law Judge--Advanced 3 classes	$40,144 – $96,533
Adult Protective Services Worker	Adult Protection Specialist 1–3 3 classes	$39,000 – $86,070
Budget Analyst	Budget Analyst 1–4 4 classes	$37,523 – $103,293
Child Protective Services (CPS) Caseworker	Child Welfare Specialist Trainee, Child Welfare Specialist 1–3 4 classes	$36,442 – $86,070
Child Support Officer	Child Support Enforcement Specialist 1 class	$44,637 – $80,434
Civil Engineer (DOT / city / county)	Engineer Intern 1–2, Engineer 3–9 9 classes	$50,003 – $189,509
Contract / Procurement Specialist	Procurement Specialist 1 class	$45,968 – $90,210
Correctional Officer (state prison)	Corrections Cadet 1 class	$28,579 – $57,824
Crime Scene Investigator / Forensic Technician	Crime Laboratory Analyst 1–4 4 classes	$40,830 – $96,325
Custodian (schools & public buildings)	Custodian 1–3 3 classes	$20,800 – $45,864
Detective / Criminal Investigator	Criminal Investigator 1–4 4 classes	$45,885 – $121,722
Engineering Technician (DOT)	Engineering Technician 1–5 5 classes	$29,120 – $90,022
Environmental Scientist (government)	Environmental Scientist 1–4 4 classes	$38,168 – $90,022
Epidemiologist	Public Health Epidemiologist 1 class	$46,738 – $84,136
Fire / Arson Investigator	State Fire Marshal Arson Investigator 1–3 3 classes	$45,885 – $106,309
Fleet Mechanic (city/county)	Mechanic 1–4 4 classes	$35,734 – $84,302
GIS Analyst / Specialist	Gis Analyst 1–3, Gis Specialist 4 classes	$38,168 – $103,064
Government Attorney (agency counsel)	Attorney 1–4 4 classes	$56,326 – $144,893
Government Auditor	Auditor 1–4 4 classes	$40,144 – $110,531
Health Inspector / Environmental Health Specialist	Environmental Health Scientist 1–2, Sanitarian 1–8 10 classes	$35,672 – $135,096
Heavy Equipment Operator (government)	Mobile Equipment Operator 1–2, Mobile Equipment Operator 1--Heavy, Mobile Equipment Operator 2--Heavy 4 classes	$33,405 – $84,302
Human Resources Specialist (government)	Human Resources Analyst a, Human Resources Analyst B, +5 more 7 classes	$37,523 – $103,293
IRS Revenue Agent / Tax Examiner	Revenue Tax Specialist 1–3, Revenue Tax Auditor 1–3 6 classes	$37,523 – $96,533
Park Ranger (NPS / state / county)	Park Ranger 1–2, Interpretive Ranger 1–3 5 classes	$35,006 – $78,790
Policy / Management Analyst	Management Analyst 1–2 2 classes	$35,069 – $78,790
Public Information Officer	Public Information Officer 1–3 3 classes	$37,523 – $90,210
Social Worker (government)	Social Services Specialist 1–2, Social Worker 1–7, +4 more 11 classes	$39,000 – $112,840
Toll Collector	Bridge Toll Collector 1 class	$21,840 – $37,440
Veterans Service Officer	Veterans Assistance Counselor 1–3 3 classes	$36,442 – $80,434
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor	Rehabilitation Counselor--Entry, Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes	$36,442 – $75,171
Wildland Firefighter	Forestry Crew Specialist 1–2 2 classes	$28,579 – $61,880

Classes are matched to jobs by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Source: Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Louisiana State Civil Service Pay Plan (Public Version) and Pay Schedules AS, MS, PS, SS, TS, WS. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Public employers in Louisiana

Fire departments · 223

Employer	City	Career firefighters	Website
New Orleans Fire Department	New Orleans	712	Official site
Shreveport Fire Department	Shreveport	600	Official site
Baton Rouge Fire Department	Baton Rouge	555	Official site
Lafayette Fire Department	Lafayette	263	Official site
Jefferson Parish Fire Department	Elmwood	237	Official site
St. Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1	Slidell	202	Official site
Ouachita Parish Fire Protection District #1	West Monroe	189	Official site
Bossier City Fire Department	Bossier City	185	Official site
Monroe Fire Department	Monroe	182	Official site
Saint George Fire Protection District No. 2	Baton Rouge	150	Official site

All 223 fire departments in Louisiana →

Transit agencies · 26

Employer	City	Vehicles operated directly	Website
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority	New Orleans	153	Official site
City of Shreveport	Shreveport	50	Official site
Capital Area Transit System	Baton Rouge	38	Official site
St. James Parish Government	Convent	21	Official site
Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government	Lafayette	17	Official site
City of Alexandria	Alexandria	15	Official site
City of Monroe	Monroe	12	Official site
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury	Lake Charles	10	Official site
Iberville Sheriff's Office	Plaquemine	10	Official site
Lincoln Parish Police Jury	Ruston	9	Official site

All 26 transit agencies in Louisiana →

School districts · 69

Employer	City	Teachers (FTE)	Website
Jefferson Parish	Harvey	3,238	—
East Baton Rouge Parish	Baton Rouge	2,936	—
St. Tammany Parish	Covington	2,801	—
Calcasieu Parish	Lake Charles	2,300	—
Caddo Parish	Shreveport	2,114	—
Livingston Parish	Livingston	1,784	—
Ascension Parish	Donaldsonville	1,758	—
Lafayette Parish	Lafayette	1,673	—
Rapides Parish	Alexandria	1,575	—
Tangipahoa Parish	Amite	1,460	—

All 69 school districts in Louisiana →

Police departments · 143

Municipal and county police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 143 police departments in Louisiana →

Sheriff's offices · 63

County sheriff's offices in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 63 sheriff's offices in Louisiana →

Campus police departments · 21

College and university police departments in the FBI's law-enforcement agency list. Staff size is not yet collected for this kind of employer.

All 21 campus police departments in Louisiana →

Sources: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA), National Fire Department Registry; Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database 2024 — Reporter Agency Information; National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data, 2024–25 local education agency universe (directory and staff); Federal Bureau of Investigation, Crime Data Explorer — law-enforcement agencies by state (API). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Pay for government jobs in Louisiana

Median wage in Louisiana for each job's occupation (all employers in the state), next to the national median in government. Largest occupations first.

Job	Workers in LA	Median in LA	National, government
Correctional Nurse SOC 29-1141	48,970	$80,230	$100,490
Public Health Nurse SOC 29-1141	48,970	$80,230	$100,490
School Nurse SOC 29-1141	48,970	$80,230	$100,490
VA Nurse (Veterans Affairs) SOC 29-1141	48,970	$80,230	$100,490
City / County Manager SOC 11-1021	43,220	$101,790	$137,300
Office Clerk / Clerk Typist (government) SOC 43-9061	31,790	$32,480	$46,170
Administrative Assistant (government) SOC 43-6014	28,040	$38,790	$48,290
School Secretary / Office Manager SOC 43-6014	28,040	$38,790	$48,290
Custodian (schools & public buildings) SOC 37-2011	27,610	$28,930	$39,640
IRS Customer Service Representative SOC 43-4051	25,780	$37,330	$45,860
Elementary School Teacher SOC 25-2021	22,060	$58,770	$65,310
Public School Teacher (hub) SOC 25-2021	22,060	$58,770	$65,310
Child Support Officer SOC 13-1199	17,010	$63,220	$91,060
Death Investigator / Coroner SOC 13-1199	17,010	$63,220	$91,060
Foreign Service Officer (diplomat) SOC 13-1199	17,010	$63,220	$91,060
Grants Specialist / Manager SOC 13-1199	17,010	$63,220	$91,060
ESL / ELL Teacher SOC 25-2031	15,210	$59,850	$74,220
High School Teacher SOC 25-2031	15,210	$59,850	$74,220
Paraprofessional / Teacher Aide SOC 25-9045	14,530	$27,400	$36,990
Accountant (government) SOC 13-2011	14,050	$73,810	$81,390
Government Auditor SOC 13-2011	14,050	$73,810	$81,390
Border Patrol Agent SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
Campus / University Police Officer SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
CBP Officer (Customs & Border Protection) SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
Deputy Sheriff SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
Federal Police Officer (VA, Pentagon, Capitol…) SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
ICE Deportation Officer SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
Police Officer SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
School Resource Officer SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300
State Trooper / Highway Patrol Officer SOC 33-3051	12,400	$48,380	$76,300

Several jobs can share one occupation code.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Government jobs in Louisiana