6 Ways Amazon is investing in Louisiana

Key takeaways Amazon has invested more than $6 billion in Louisiana since 2010 and contributed over $6 billion to the state's economy. The company has more than 8,500 full- and part-time employees and supports more than 8,000 indirect jobs.

Amazon partners with nine educational institutions in Louisiana through its Career Choice program and has upskilled over 1,100 employees since 2019. More than 22 million items were sold by Louisiana-based independent sellers through Amazon's store in 2025.

For more than 30 years, Amazon has been investing across the United States, strengthening local economies and creating opportunities for communities nationwide. Louisiana is a prime example of this commitment, with Amazon building a substantial presence in the state since 2018.

Amazon employees at a fulfillment center where Proteus, Amazon's autonomous mobile robot, works alongside team members to move heavy carts and reduce repetitive tasks.

Today, the Pelican State serves as a thriving innovation and logistics hub for Amazon, with investments spanning fulfillment centers, to new data center campuses, and Whole Foods Market locations.

The company's economic impact extends beyond our more than 8,500 full- and part-time employees, to indirectly supporting more than 8,000 additional jobs in construction, logistics, and professional services, and helping local businesses reach customers around the world. Here are six ways Amazon is investing in Louisiana. 1.

Creating good jobs and economic opportunity Amazon provides competitive wages and comprehensive benefits from Day 1. Operations employees in customer fulfillment and transportation earn an average hourly base wage of more than $23, with total compensation averaging more than $30 an hour when including benefits.

These benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance starting on Day 1 for most employees, free mental health resources, up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave, a 401(k) with 50% company match, and flexible time-off options that increase with tenure.

Amazon is investing over $1 billion to raise pay and lower healthcare costs for US fulfillment and transportation employees Average total compensation is now over $30 per hour when you include elected benefits.

Beyond more than 8,500 direct jobs, Amazon's presence in Louisiana supports more than 8,000 indirect jobs in industries such as construction, logistics, and professional services—suppliers and partners whom we rely on every day. 2.

Supporting workforce development and upskilling Amazon is committed to preparing its workforce for future opportunities through comprehensive education and skills training programs. Since 2019, more than 1,100 Louisiana employees have participated in these free initiatives.

In Louisiana, Amazon partners with nine educational institutions through its Career Choice program, which prepays tuition for employees pursuing further education. These partnerships with colleges and universities across the state help Amazon employees gain in-demand skills that can propel them into new careers.

From Machine Learning University to Career Choice, these programs represent Amazon's investment in developing talent and creating pathways to opportunity for its workforce.

Amazon commits $1 billion to Career Choice employee education program as part of Future Ready 2030 fund The Future Ready 2030 fund supports students, employees, and those looking to expand their skills as the workforce adapts to a changing economy. 3.

Building operations across Louisiana Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $6 billion in Louisiana's infrastructure and employee compensation, contributing more than $6 billion to the state's gross domestic product.

These investments include five fulfillment and sortation centers, four delivery stations, four rural super rural delivery stations, and other facilities across the state. An Amazon employee works with Proteus at a Shreveport fulfillment center. The company has also expanded its retail footprint with seven Whole Foods Market locations across Louisiana.

Amazon continues to grow its sustainable infrastructure as well, with a solar farm in the state that will bring up to 200 megawatts (MW) of new carbon-free energy onto the grid, helping to increase overall energy supply and support long-term electricity affordability across the region.

Amazon Leo is building and launching satellites faster than ever Amazon Leo will double its launches this year as it gears up for its first customers. 4.

Investing in critical infrastructure responsibly In 2026, Amazon announced $12 billion in planned investment in cloud computing infrastructure in northwest Louisiana, which is estimated to create 540 high-skilled jobs and support 1,710 across the data center supply chain.

Amazon worked with the local utility, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), to ensure we pay 100% of the costs associated with our new data center campus in