Louisiana Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Louisiana (LA). Population: 4,657,757.
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
Below national avg (~4.2%)
Median Annual Wage
$44,000
Source: Census ACS / BLS
Wage Growth (YoY)
+3.5%
Year-over-year change
Population
4.7M
Source: 2020 Census
About the Louisiana Economy
Louisiana has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is below the national average. The median annual wage is $44,000, with wages growing at 3.5% year-over-year. With a population of 4,657,757, Louisiana is the a mid-size state economy in the U.S.