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Average salary by job family in Monroe
| Management | $109,900 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $86,850 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $83,900 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $82,540 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $80,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $72,620 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $71,600 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $55,380 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,210 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $52,470 |
| Construction and Extraction | $49,350 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $48,960 |
| Production | $47,100 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,350 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $40,580 |
| Protective Service | $40,080 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $39,510 |
| Sales and Related | $38,740 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $29,260 |
| Personal Care and Service | $28,300 |
| Healthcare Support | $27,850 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $25,030 |
Highest-paying jobs in Monroe
- Physicians, All Other$293,010
- Family Medicine Physicians$213,340
- Dentists, General$159,920
- Chief Executives$139,590
- Industrial Production Managers$134,560
- Physician Assistants$133,790
- Pharmacists$129,790
- Financial Managers$128,820
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,650
- Nurse Practitioners$128,540
Most common jobs in Monroe and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 4,530 | $23,900 | $21,720 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,830 | $34,470 | $35,260 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,350 | $30,710 | $27,710 |
| Registered Nurses | 2,340 | $78,600 | $78,270 |
| Cashiers | 2,330 | $25,150 | $24,490 |
| Office Clerks, General | 2,060 | $32,920 | $30,280 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,060 | $22,350 | $21,550 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,740 | $114,950 | $94,240 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 1,630 | $24,510 | $22,430 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,530 | $28,020 | $28,120 |
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Cost of living in Monroe
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 83.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $48,850 therefore buys what $58,435 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $168,606, 3.4 times the median household income of $49,203.
$168,606typical home value
$49,203median household income
83.6BEA price parity
224,705metro population
Take-home pay in Monroe
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $28,170 | $24,345 | $2,029 |
| Median wage | $38,150 | $32,075 | $2,673 |
| Average wage | $48,850 | $40,351 | $3,363 |
| 75th percentile wage | $58,380 | $47,723 | $3,977 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Monroe
Management19 jobs
- Chief Executives$140K
- Industrial Production Managers$135K
- Financial Managers$129K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$129K
- Sales Managers$125K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$123K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Construction Managers$107K
- Education Administrators, All Other$107K
- Managers, All Other$106K
- Human Resources Managers$105K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Administrative Services Managers$94K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$91K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$77K
- Food Service Managers$54K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$50K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$47K
Legal3 jobs
Architecture and Engineering10 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$109K
- Industrial Engineers$108K
- Mechanical Engineers$98K
- Civil Engineers$96K
- Engineers, All Other$94K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$83K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$81K
- Surveyors$67K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$63K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$53K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical29 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$293K
- Family Medicine Physicians$213K
- Dentists, General$160K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Pharmacists$130K
- Nurse Practitioners$129K
- Veterinarians$115K
- Physical Therapists$92K
- Occupational Therapists$90K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$83K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$80K
- Registered Nurses$79K
- Dental Hygienists$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$70K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$66K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$61K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54K
- Surgical Technologists$54K
- Paramedics$50K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$46K
- Medical Records Specialists$44K
- Pharmacy Technicians$41K
- Opticians, Dispensing$35K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$34K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$33K
- Psychiatric Technicians$31K
Computer and Mathematical7 jobs
Life, Physical, and Social Science3 jobs
Business and Financial Operations16 jobs
- Project Management Specialists$87K
- Management Analysts$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$82K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$81K
- Logisticians$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$68K
- Cost Estimators$67K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65K
- Compliance Officers$65K
- Loan Officers$65K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$63K
- Financial Risk Specialists$61K
- Human Resources Specialists$60K
- Training and Development Specialists$58K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$57K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair18 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$70K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$60K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$59K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$58K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Millwrights$55K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$53K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$53K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$50K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$50K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$46K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$34K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$32K
Community and Social Service10 jobs
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73K
- Social Workers, All Other$69K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$60K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$55K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Counselors, All Other$51K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$36K
Educational Instruction and Library18 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$79K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$72K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$66K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$58K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Library Technicians$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$57K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$55K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$53K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$52K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29K
Construction and Extraction13 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$61K
- Electricians$57K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$54K
- Roofers$51K
- Carpenters$48K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$47K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$47K
- Construction Laborers$40K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$39K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$38K
- Helpers--Electricians$35K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$35K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media3 jobs
Production16 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Machinists$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$48K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$44K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$42K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$42K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$35K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$34K
- Helpers--Production Workers$34K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$29K
- Bakers$28K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$26K
Office and Administrative Support32 jobs
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$56K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$51K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$47K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$45K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$43K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$43K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$42K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$40K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$40K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$39K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$39K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$38K
- Data Entry Keyers$38K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$37K
- Customer Service Representatives$36K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$35K
- Bill and Account Collectors$35K
- Tellers$34K
- Office Clerks, General$33K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$32K
- Order Clerks$32K
- Couriers and Messengers$31K
- File Clerks$29K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$26K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$25K
Protective Service8 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$65K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$51K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$45K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$37K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$35K
- Firefighters$27K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$90K
- Crane and Tower Operators$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56K
- Bus Drivers, School$48K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$47K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$43K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$41K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$41K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$41K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$34K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$34K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$34K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$33K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$30K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$29K
Sales and Related13 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$80K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$69K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$59K
- Insurance Sales Agents$55K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42K
- Parts Salespersons$36K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$35K
- Retail Salespersons$31K
- Cashiers$25K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$47K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$41K
- Pest Control Workers$39K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$31K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$31K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$28K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$25K
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- Tour and Travel Guides$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$38K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35K
- Residential Advisors$31K
- Animal Caretakers$28K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$28K
- Recreation Workers$26K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$25K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$64K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$61K
- Dental Assistants$39K
- Phlebotomists$35K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$34K
- Medical Assistants$34K
- Pharmacy Aides$32K
- Nursing Assistants$30K
- Orderlies$30K
- Massage Therapists$27K
- Physical Therapist Aides$25K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$24K
Food Preparation and Serving Related14 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$43K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$28K
- Cooks, Short Order$26K
- Bartenders$25K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$25K
- Food Preparation Workers$25K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$24K
- Dishwashers$23K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$22K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$22K
- Waiters and Waitresses$22K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$22K
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Salary in Monroe: questions
What is a good salary in Monroe?
Half of all workers in the Monroe metro earn less than $38,150 and the average is $48,850. Earning more than $58,380 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Monroe to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $58,326, because prices here are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Monroe?
Physicians, All Other ($293,010), Family Medicine Physicians ($213,340), Dentists, General ($159,920).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Monroe, LA (33740), all occupations and 277 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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