Top 10 Best Jobs in Louisiana

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, apprenticeships 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 openings to be filled is the Hospitality and Tourism Industry.

The Top 10 Jobs in Louisiana 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.

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)

Colleges, Universities, and Vocational Schools

• Baton Rouge Community College: Baton Rouge
• Bossier Parish Community College: Bossier City
• Centenary College of Louisiana: Shreveport
• Delgado Community College: New Orleans
• Dillard University: New Orleans
• Elaine P. Nunez Community College: Chalmette
• Evangel Christian University of America: Monroe
• Grambling State University: Grambling
• Lacrosse University: Covington
• Louisiana Baptist University: Shreveport
• Louisiana College: Pineville
• Louisiana Delta Community College: West Monroe
• Louisiana State University: Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Eunice, Shreveport
• Louisiana Tech University: Ruston
• Lousiana Community and Technical College System: Baton Rouge
• Loyola University: New Orleans
• McNeese State University: Lake Charles
• New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary: New Orleans
• Nicholls State University: Thibodaux
• Northwestern State University: Natchitoches
• Our Lady of Holy Cross College: New Orleans
• Our Lady of the Lake College: Baton Rouge
• River Parishes Community College: Sorrento
• Saint Joseph Abbey Seminary College: Saint Benedict
• South Louisiana Community College: Lafayette, New Iberia, Franklin
• Southeastern Louisiana University: Hammond
• Southern University and A & M College: Baton Rouge
• Southern University and Law Center: Baton Rouge; New Orleans, Shreveport, Kenner
• Troy University: New Orleans
• University of Louisiana System: Baton Rouge; Monroe, Lafayette
• University of New Orleans: New Orleans
• Xavier University of Louisiana: New Orleans

SPECIFIC CAREER COLLEGES

• Ayers Career College - Shreveport - Computers/IT, medical tech, HVAC.
• American Commercial College - Shreveport - Accounting, business, medical, computer/IT.
• Bryman College - New Orleans - Business, medical/dental/pharmacy.
• Herzing College - New Orleans / Kenner - Business, medical/health/legal; computers/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.