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Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Louisiana

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Louisiana

Considering working as an Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Louisiana? Here’s what the data says. Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere. Excludes “Financial Examiners" (13-2061), “Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents” (13-2081), “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists” (19-5011), “Occupational Health and Safety Technicians” (19-5012), “Transportation Security Screeners” (33-9093), “Agricultural Inspectors” (45-2011), “Construction and Building Inspectors” (47-4011), and “Transportation Inspectors” (53-6051).

What do Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Make in Louisiana?

For a equal opportunity representatives and officers working in Louisiana, the median annual wage is $63,730 per year (or roughly $30.64/hour).Pay can range from $36,390 at the 10th percentile to $117,190 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $36,390 $17.49
25th percentile $45,900 $22.07
Median (50th) $63,730 $30.64
75th percentile $89,860 $43.20
90th percentile $117,190 $56.34
Salary ranges for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Louisiana

The job concentration index in Louisiana compared to the national average — is 0.83, suggesting fewer equal opportunity representatives and officers per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, equal opportunity representatives and officers earn a median of $52,280 per year ($25.13/hour), higher than the Louisiana median.

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers earnings in Louisiana vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 722,097 equal opportunity representatives and officers in the U.S.. In Louisiana alone, approximately 4,100 people work in this role. That’s right around the typical state median of 4,100.

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers in Louisiana vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Top Louisiana Metros for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

The largest metro-area employers of equal opportunity representatives and officers in Louisiana.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New Orleans-Metairie, LA 1,090 $77,710
Baton Rouge, LA 940 $53,450
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA 280 $51,120
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA 260 $68,490
Lafayette, LA 240 $65,550
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA 190 $71,050
Alexandria, LA 140 $56,350
Lake Charles, LA 140 $64,570
Monroe, LA 120 $59,990
Hammond, LA 90 $63,960

Top States for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Employment

These states have the highest employment of equal opportunity representatives and officers work.

State Number Employed
California 47,420
Texas 39,870
Florida 31,610
New York 23,690
Pennsylvania 15,320
Virginia 15,120
Georgia 13,730
New Jersey 12,000
Arizona 11,590
Massachusetts 11,460
Ohio 11,320
Washington 10,820
Illinois 10,190
Michigan 9,660
North Carolina 9,080
Maryland 8,860
Tennessee 8,140
Colorado 7,470
Missouri 7,000
Minnesota 6,460

Highest-Paying States for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Where equal opportunity representatives and officers earn the most: equal opportunity representatives and officers.

State Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia $103,010
New Jersey $93,520
Massachusetts $92,890
California $92,350
Alaska $88,730
Vermont $88,550
Delaware $88,450
Maryland $87,580
Connecticut $87,210
Maine $86,940

Skills

The most important equal opportunity representatives and officers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.2 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.1 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Social Perceptiveness  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  3.9 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Law and Government  4.4 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.0 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.9 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  3.8 / 5
0
5
Sociology and Anthropology  3.4 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  3.3 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for equal opportunity representatives and officers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension  4.4 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.2 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.1 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.1 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers typically:

  • Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors.
  • Prepare reports related to investigations of equal opportunity complaints.
  • Interview persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to verify case information.
  • Study equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
  • Interpret civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations for individuals or employers.
  • Meet with persons involved in equal opportunity complaints to arbitrate and settle disputes.
  • Develop guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Monitor the implementation and impact of guidelines for nondiscriminatory employment practices.
  • Coordinate, monitor, or revise complaint procedures to ensure timely processing and review of complaints.
  • Provide information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, or employees on topics such as employee supervision, hiring, grievance procedures, or staff development.
  • Conduct surveys and evaluate findings to determine if systematic discrimination exists.
  • Prepare reports of selection, survey, or other statistics and recommendations for corrective action.

Work Activities

  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Getting Information
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Access In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Several college majors map to this occupation:

Other careers like equal opportunity representatives and officers include:

Also Known As

Action Officer, Affirmative Action Officer (AA Officer), Appeals Coordinator, Civil Rights Investigator, Civil Rights Representative, Civil Rights Specialist, Complaint Investigations Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer), Equal Employment Opportunity Representative (EEO Representative), Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist (EEO Specialist), Equal Opportunity Counselor, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Grievance Coordinator, Grievance and Appeals Coordinator, Human Rights Officer.

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