Louisiana · BLS, May 2025 wages

$30-an-hour jobs without a degree in Louisiana

Name: $30-an-hour jobs without a degree in Louisiana, 2025
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77 occupations in Louisiana pay a median of $30 an hour or more and typically need less than a bachelor’s degree to enter. The highest is makeup artists, theatrical and performance at $62.30 an hour.

By the Degreeless Jobs research deskUpdated Sep 7, 2026Sources: BLS

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State medians for employed workers. The 25th to 75th range is annual. Occupations reported on an annual basis only are not included.

Occupations in Louisiana with a median of $30 an hour or more that typically require less than a bachelor's degree
Occupation	Hourly median	Annual median	25th to 75th	Employed	Typical entry education
Makeup artists, theatrical and performancePostsecondary nondegree award	$62.30	$129,580	$116,510 to $131,930	—	Postsecondary nondegree award
Captains, mates, and pilots of water vesselsPostsecondary nondegree award	$56.33	$117,160	$79,830 to $132,620	6,830	Postsecondary nondegree award
Gas plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$52.09	$108,350	$73,230 to $108,350	800	High school diploma or equivalent
Petroleum pump system operators, refinery operators, and gaugersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$51.27	$106,640	$84,110 to $108,420	3,490	High school diploma or equivalent
Ship engineersPostsecondary nondegree award	$49.73	$103,430	$78,120 to $190,890	610	Postsecondary nondegree award
Mechanical engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$49.42	$102,800	$74,900 to $177,240	270	Associate's degree
Power plant operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.64	$101,170	$85,610 to $112,840	370	High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical plant and system operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$48.10	$100,060	$81,690 to $104,570	3,400	High school diploma or equivalent
Air traffic controllersAssociate's degree	$47.99	$99,810	$87,150 to $123,660	230	Associate's degree
Postmasters and mail superintendentsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$46.42	$96,550	$90,440 to $102,580	250	High school diploma or equivalent
Radiation therapistsAssociate's degree	$45.54	$94,710	$87,230 to $101,490	230	Associate's degree
Transportation, storage, and distribution managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$45.03	$93,650	$71,420 to $120,010	2,840	High school diploma or equivalent
Nuclear medicine technologistsAssociate's degree	$42.15	$87,670	$80,130 to $98,800	170	Associate's degree
Derrick operators, oil and gasNo formal educational credential	$41.82	$86,980	$49,070 to $94,540	890	No formal educational credential
Media and communication equipment workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$41.47	$86,260	$50,860 to $103,840	190	High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical techniciansAssociate's degree	$41.28	$85,850	$69,560 to $102,810	960	Associate's degree
Dental hygienistsAssociate's degree	$40.98	$85,240	$79,550 to $96,010	2,690	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronic engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$39.90	$82,990	$63,570 to $101,630	1,000	Associate's degree
Gambling managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.49	$82,140	$64,330 to $103,990	240	High school diploma or equivalent
Precision instrument and equipment repairers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$39.49	$82,140	$64,820 to $104,760	80	High school diploma or equivalent
Funeral home managersAssociate's degree	$39.39	$81,930	$62,300 to $95,190	190	Associate's degree
Logging workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.91	$80,930	$43,930 to $80,930	30	High school diploma or equivalent
Diagnostic medical sonographersAssociate's degree	$38.80	$80,710	$71,940 to $92,140	1,150	Associate's degree
Calibration technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$38.78	$80,670	$64,690 to $96,820	480	Associate's degree
Electrical and electronics repairers, powerhouse, substation, and relayPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.76	$80,610	$74,170 to $104,750	370	Postsecondary nondegree award
Avionics techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.58	$80,250	$58,950 to $98,270	200	Postsecondary nondegree award
Telecommunications equipment installers and repairers, except line installersPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.56	$80,210	$59,710 to $91,370	3,060	Postsecondary nondegree award
Gas compressor and gas pumping station operatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.45	$79,970	$62,470 to $80,930	60	High school diploma or equivalent
Aircraft mechanics and service techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$38.36	$79,780	$65,190 to $91,020	1,150	Postsecondary nondegree award
Aircraft cargo handling supervisorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$38.20	$79,460	$36,510 to $79,460	40	High school diploma or equivalent
Chemical equipment operators and tendersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.78	$78,580	$59,160 to $101,800	6,430	High school diploma or equivalent
Mechanical draftersAssociate's degree	$37.37	$77,730	$57,980 to $122,330	420	Associate's degree
First-line supervisors of production and operating workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.27	$77,520	$59,420 to $107,400	9,350	High school diploma or equivalent
Magnetic resonance imaging technologistsAssociate's degree	$37.26	$77,510	$64,940 to $86,480	510	Associate's degree
Transportation inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$37.24	$77,460	$46,920 to $105,370	130	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$37.15	$77,270	$66,920 to $83,540	40	Postsecondary nondegree award
Wellhead pumpersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.99	$76,930	$63,860 to $78,340	110	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical power-line installers and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.74	$76,410	$53,410 to $100,390	2,520	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of protective service workers, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.73	$76,400	$55,980 to $87,580	440	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of mechanics, installers, and repairersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.32	$75,550	$58,670 to $100,340	10,490	High school diploma or equivalent
Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.29	$75,480	$49,400 to $102,480	90	High school diploma or equivalent
Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$36.26	$75,410	$65,150 to $84,880	120	Associate's degree
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$36.23	$75,360	$59,660 to $90,050	14,070	High school diploma or equivalent
Respiratory therapistsAssociate's degree	$36.17	$75,240	$64,440 to $80,150	2,520	Associate's degree
BoilermakersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.57	$73,980	$65,890 to $74,960	1,220	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of non-retail sales workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$35.43	$73,700	$56,630 to $101,280	1,840	High school diploma or equivalent
Insurance appraisers, auto damagePostsecondary nondegree award	$34.64	$72,040	$63,240 to $76,090	100	Postsecondary nondegree award
Reinforcing iron and rebar workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.99	$70,700	$62,460 to $89,550	130	High school diploma or equivalent
First-line supervisors of police and detectivesHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.88	$70,470	$55,890 to $77,320	3,120	High school diploma or equivalent
Structural iron and steel workersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$33.09	$68,830	$51,680 to $73,470	1,180	High school diploma or equivalent
Drafters, all otherAssociate's degree	$32.92	$68,470	$53,990 to $88,380	1,200	Associate's degree
Construction and building inspectorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.82	$68,260	$59,670 to $81,460	1,440	High school diploma or equivalent
Civil engineering technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$32.71	$68,030	$56,400 to $80,870	410	Associate's degree
Lighting techniciansPostsecondary nondegree award	$32.14	$66,840	$42,300 to $108,160	40	Postsecondary nondegree award
Control and valve installers and repairers, except mechanical doorHigh school diploma or equivalent	$32.08	$66,730	$46,840 to $98,660	560	High school diploma or equivalent
Occupational therapy assistantsAssociate's degree	$31.77	$66,090	$60,620 to $77,820	760	Associate's degree
MillwrightsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.77	$66,080	$58,200 to $76,780	1,080	High school diploma or equivalent
Health information technologists and medical registrarsAssociate's degree	$31.55	$65,620	$50,380 to $82,380	210	Associate's degree
Physical therapist assistantsAssociate's degree	$31.43	$65,370	$47,030 to $76,800	1,670	Associate's degree
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigatorsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.36	$65,220	$49,790 to $88,710	3,340	High school diploma or equivalent
Hydrologic techniciansAssociate's degree	$31.33	$65,170	$54,950 to $81,330	40	Associate's degree
Fire inspectors and investigatorsPostsecondary nondegree award	$31.16	$64,820	$47,700 to $82,190	80	Postsecondary nondegree award
Hearing aid specialistsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$31.05	$64,580	$49,990 to $130,760	80	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipmentPostsecondary nondegree award	$31.01	$64,500	$58,040 to $73,470	950	Postsecondary nondegree award
Locomotive engineersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.87	$64,200	$63,890 to $70,970	700	High school diploma or equivalent
Pump operators, except wellhead pumpersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.82	$64,110	$61,670 to $75,940	1,370	High school diploma or equivalent
Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfittersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.62	$63,680	$50,750 to $74,870	8,360	High school diploma or equivalent
Radiologic technologists and techniciansAssociate's degree	$30.61	$63,680	$58,400 to $76,240	3,370	Associate's degree
Court reporters and simultaneous captionersPostsecondary nondegree award	$30.47	$63,380	$37,220 to $79,190	270	Postsecondary nondegree award
Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific productsHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.43	$63,290	$45,170 to $93,840	19,120	High school diploma or equivalent
Healthcare practitioners and technical workers, all otherPostsecondary nondegree award	$30.41	$63,240	$50,440 to $80,610	3,900	Postsecondary nondegree award
Postal service clerksNo formal educational credential	$30.39	$63,210	$56,390 to $75,030	1,100	No formal educational credential
Transportation security screenersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.35	$63,130	$61,110 to $67,200	460	High school diploma or equivalent
Lodging managersHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.29	$63,000	$49,730 to $72,540	380	High school diploma or equivalent
Maintenance workers, machineryHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.12	$62,640	$49,920 to $83,130	1,410	High school diploma or equivalent
Plant and system operators, all otherHigh school diploma or equivalent	$30.11	$62,630	$49,000 to $80,680	350	High school diploma or equivalent
Electrical and electronics draftersAssociate's degree	$30.07	$62,550	$44,990 to $84,300	150	Associate's degree

Sources and method

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Typical entry education from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 (Table 1.2). An occupation is listed when its typical entry education is below a bachelor’s degree and its Louisiana median hourly wage is $30.00 or more. Medians include experienced workers; entry pay is lower. Read the full method.

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