Terrebonne Parish is uniquely situated both geographically and in its employment base. Due to its geographical location, over 50 % of the workforce is employed by its major industries: oil and gas related industries, shipbuilding and repair, metal fabrication, seafood harvesting & processing. Because of the technical skill sets needed in these industries, our labor force is highly skilled.
The Regional Statistical Area for Terrebonne is comprised of Terrebonne, Lafourche, St. Mary, and Assumption Parishes. Due to its regional dominance of industrial, medical, and commercial
industries, Terrebonne Parish draws highly from all of the surrounding parishes. The combination of these four parishes dramatically increases the available workforce.
Louisiana is a right-to-work state.
| Mean Annual Income by Occupation |
| Occupation |
MSA |
Louisiana |
U.S. |
| Construction Laborers |
$24,210 |
$26,040 |
$32,250 |
| Carpenters |
$33,400 |
$36,120 |
$42,940 |
| Electrical Engineers |
$54,410 |
$51,020 |
$53,990 |
| Electrical Technicians |
$57,430 |
$59,320 |
$65,130 |
| Welders |
$38,080 |
$39,830 |
$35,370 |
| Secondary Teachers |
$42,370 |
$43,910 |
$54,390 |
| Electricians |
$45,730 |
$43,220 |
$49,890 |
| Sales Representatives |
$54,630 |
$44,040 |
$59,030 |
| Pipe-Fitters |
$37,090 |
$43,660 |
$49,200 |
| Sheet Metal Workers |
$33,860 |
$35,620 |
$44,310 |
| Accountants |
$47,990 |
$53,240 |
$65,840 |
| Administrative Support |
$26,270 |
$27,370 |
$32,220 |
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