Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations in Louisiana

35 occupations · 2024 BLS OEWS data

Life, physical, and social science occupations include researchers, scientists, and technicians working in biology, chemistry, economics, psychology, and related fields. The table below shows 2024 wage data for these occupations as reported in Louisiana.

Occupation	Median Annual	Mean Annual	Workers
Forensic Science Technicians	—	—	230
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	—	—	490
Psychologists, All Other	$113,620	$114,240	150
Chemists	$109,150	$115,280	630
Atmospheric and Space Scientists	$104,330	$105,980	80
Hydrologists	$96,180	$103,140	—
Economists	$89,010	$110,960	70
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists	$85,840	$87,260	50
Chemical Technicians	$83,480	$84,300	950
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	$80,490	$88,430	410
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$80,440	$83,840	2,110
Foresters	$79,580	$82,400	100
Physical Scientists, All Other	$74,990	$93,120	350
Soil and Plant Scientists	$74,620	$85,210	60
Life Scientists, All Other	$73,870	$86,630	460
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	$72,340	$90,420	420
Historians	$72,250	$74,520	40
Biological Scientists, All Other	$69,950	$72,550	550
Hydrologic Technicians	$67,950	$69,650	40
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists	$67,470	$88,950	370
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$67,260	$79,070	1,520
School Psychologists	$65,290	$71,450	590
Urban and Regional Planners	$64,800	$77,860	250
Epidemiologists	$59,810	$64,620	100
Forest and Conservation Technicians	$58,820	$62,140	230
Conservation Scientists	$58,480	$64,740	240
Food Scientists and Technologists	$57,200	$63,890	40
Biological Technicians	$53,620	$55,980	170
Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians	$52,920	$55,880	—
Social Science Research Assistants	$52,770	$53,760	200
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians	$52,020	$56,420	790
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$48,240	$50,830	1,650
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health	$48,000	$58,180	330
Anthropologists and Archeologists	$44,180	$55,070	—
Agricultural Technicians	$32,000	$36,100	50