You’re probably dreaming of a career that offers a good job market and a nice standard of living. That’s the idea behind the STAR ratings from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The stars represent a combination of occupational outlook and wages. 5-star occupations are expected to have lots of openings and pay the highest wages.
Here are some of the highest paid 5-star jobs from the LWC’s occupational projections through 2024, along with typical annual salary and the level of education you need to do them. Keep in mind that half of all top-demand jobs require education beyond high school. Go to laworks.net to do your own customized search!
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Administrative Services Manager $81,345
Chemical Plant and System Operator $66,108
Registered Nurse $63,370
Chemical Technician $60,221
Occupational Therapy Assistant $58,037
BACHELOR’S DEGREE
Architectural and Engineering Manager $144,764
Chemical Engineer $111,671
General and Operations Manager $111,119
Financial Manager $101,086
Computer and Information Systems Manager $99,458
Environmental Engineer $97,684
Civil Engineer $94,286
Captain, Mate, or Pilot of Water Vessels $92,827
MASTER’S DEGREE
Nurse Anesthetist $140,979
Nurse Practitioner $98,468
Physician Assistant $92,569
Education Administrator, Postsecondary $88,069
Occupational Therapist $81,508
PHD/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
Family and General Practitioner (Physician) >$187,199
Pharmacist $112,713
Lawyer $105,744
Psychiatrist $135,638
Dentist, General $126,026