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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$88,770
- Slidell$80,280
- Lafayette$80,200
- Monroe$76,150
- Houma$73,570
- New Orleans$71,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $88,770 | $77,730 | $69,980 | $69,003 | 85 |
| Slidell | $80,280 | $74,090 | $73,500 | $63,285 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $80,200 | $73,470 | $66,860 | $63,231 | 87 |
| Monroe | $76,150 | $71,780 | $63,560 | $60,503 | 84 |
| Houma | $73,570 | $71,590 | $54,040 | $58,766 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $71,170 | $77,220 | $57,350 | $57,149 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 15-1251.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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