E-commerce Order Specialist salary and cost of hiring in Louisiana
The median e-commerce order specialist in Louisiana earned $37,520 a year in May 2025[1], 18.7% below the US median of $46,170. That puts Louisiana at #48 of 48 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-4151. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $29,070 | $37,520 | $59,250 | |
| United States | $35,530 | $46,170 | $63,530 |
The middle half of e-commerce order specialists in Louisiana earns $32,020–$47,460; the top tenth earns $59,250 or more, 2.0 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Louisiana median that makes about $53,600 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
Our open e-commerce order specialist roles pay $700–$1,000 a month under a direct contract. The one-time fee is $2,500–$3,000[3] with a 180-day replacement; paying through Deel adds $49 a month[4]. Change any number below to match your plan.
Pay by metro area in Louisiana
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $58,140 | 180 | |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $47,430 | 140 | |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,010 | 50 | |
| Hammond, LA | $45,220 | 50 | |
| Monroe, LA | $33,080 | 40 |
New Orleans-Metairie, LA pays the most ($44,880) and Monroe, LA the least ($29,070): $15,810 a year apart for the same job.
What an e-commerce order specialist does
An e-commerce order specialist keeps orders moving in an online store: order processing, inventory, listings and the communication with warehouses, carriers and customers around them.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | +4.4% | |
| Alaska | +0.2% | |
| Louisiana | +0.0% |
Questions
How much does an e-commerce order specialist earn in Louisiana?
The median was $37,520 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $32,020 to $47,460.
What does it cost to employ an e-commerce order specialist in Louisiana?
About $53,600 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Louisiana do e-commerce order specialists earn the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $44,880 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-4151: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes434151.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-05.