Careers in Louisiana

Looking for some career advice. I need a job making at-least $24 hr. The most I’ve ever made was $32 hr out of state, that paid the bills and I was able to save some money. Here in Louisiana I cannot seem to find any work paying over $20 hr. I’ve got experience in all sorts of manual labor, got a TWIC card and a passport too. Please don’t give me any suggestions like “go work here for $18 and prove yourself they’ll give you 25 as fast as you want it”. Nah. I could just go to a different state that pays that much from the get go. I love this state though, love the people here and it’s so beautiful. I’d hate to have to leave for money. I’d also hate to have a job destroying the natural beauty of the state so any environmentally friendly suggestions are VERY appreciated. Gimme all your recommendations I am open to anything. I’m 23 and would really like to make a life here for myself. Other places might be more profitable but Louisiana is home.