Louisiana Lafourche Parish Jobs

Louisiana Job Search Tip

If you're looking for work in Louisiana, you might have some luck with the state;s top employers. Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Exxon Mobile Corporation, Dow Chemical Corporation, the United States Government and Louisiana State University are all major participants in the Louisiana economy. America;s Career InfoNet reports that the highest paid Louisiana workers are Anesthesiologists, General Practitioners and OB-Gyns.

Louisiana at a Glance:

• Unemployment Rate: 4.8%

• 2005 Per Capita Income: $24,820

• Largest Cities: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, LaFayette, Lake Charles

• Minimum Hourly Wage: $5.15