Legal Louisiana (LA) Rank #33 of 50

Judge Salary in Louisiana

The median judge salary in Louisiana is $134,707 per year, which is 9% below the national median of $148,030.

Median Salary

$134,707

vs National

$-13,323

State Rank

#33 of 50

Cost of Living

91%

Judge Salary in Louisiana by Experience

In Louisiana, an entry-level judge earns around $59,150, while experienced professionals earn up to $195,650 per year. The cost of living index in Louisiana is 91% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$59,150

$-5,850 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$136,500

$-13,500 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$195,650

$-19,350 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Louisiana

Percentile	LA Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$52,780	$58,000	$-5,220
25th Percentile	$81,900	$90,000	$-8,100
Median (50th)	$134,707	$148,030	$-13,323
75th Percentile	$177,450	$195,000	$-17,550
90th Percentile	$209,300	$230,000	$-20,700

Judge Salary by City in Louisiana

The largest employment areas for judges in Louisiana include New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

New Orleans, LA

$145,069

Pop. 383,997 · COL 98%

Baton Rouge, LA

$136,188

Pop. 227,470 · COL 92%

Shreveport, LA

$125,826

Pop. 187,593 · COL 85%

Lafayette, LA

$130,266

Pop. 121,374 · COL 88%

Lake Charles, LA

$127,306

Pop. 80,000 · COL 86%

How to Become a Judge in Louisiana

Education

Most judge positions require a doctoral degree. Louisiana has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Legal InterpretationJudicial ReasoningCourt ProceduresImpartialityLegal WritingCase Management

Job Outlook in Louisiana

Nationally, judge employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Louisiana's demand may vary based on local industry trends.