Workforce & Education
With a population of approximately 277,615 and a civilian labor force of over 130,000, St. Tammany offers a highly-skilled, highly-trained workforce for businesses in any industry.
Our nationally-recognized K-12 education system and our world-renowned professional and technical schools produce dedicated new workers every year. Our students’ ACT scores consistently rank above the national average.
The unemployment rate in St. Tammany consistently remains below the state and regional averages.
89
%
of our residents have a high school diploma or higher
40
%
of our residents have achieved advanced degrees and/or certifications
62
%
of our residents have attended at least some college
65
%
of our residents are working age
$
59,721
Average Wage