Prevailing Wage in Louisiana
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,743 certified filings in Louisiana
$239,200Median Prevailing Wage
$126,320Avg. Actual Salary
+51%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,743Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Louisiana is $239,200 across 1,743 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 51% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Louisiana
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 623 | $57,262 |
| Level II | 664 | $74,464 |
| Level III | 202 | $86,382 |
| Level IV | 131 | $119,205 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Louisiana: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 117 | $66,723 | $127,642 |
| Software Developer | 62 | $88,458 | $95,217 |
| Medical Technologist | 47 | $41,632 | $56,986 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 31 | $56,369 | $64,690 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 22 | $51,550 | $57,149 |
| instructor | 22 | $60,147 | $76,618 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 22 | $236,804 | $241,058 |
| Hospitalist (Internist) | 20 | $76,912 | $327,538 |
| Software Engineer | 17 | $91,789 | $102,719 |
| Assistant Professor - Clinical | 17 | $66,960 | $300,362 |
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