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Cost Estimators average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$88,230
- New Orleans$83,310
- Lafayette$77,900
- Houma$76,930
- Lake Charles$75,540
- Slidell$74,900
- Alexandria$73,510
- Shreveport$68,540
- Monroe$67,150
- Hammond$66,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $88,230 | $84,710 | $63,530 | $68,639 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $83,310 | $81,170 | $62,070 | $65,326 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $77,900 | $75,110 | $57,210 | $61,682 | 87 |
| Houma | $76,930 | $73,800 | $59,780 | $61,029 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $75,540 | $74,570 | $56,980 | $60,092 | 86 |
| Slidell | $74,900 | $72,480 | $54,820 | $59,661 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $73,510 | $74,890 | $59,540 | $58,725 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $68,540 | $66,290 | $51,270 | $55,378 | 85 |
| Monroe | $67,150 | $68,030 | $51,100 | $54,442 | 84 |
| Hammond | $66,630 | $59,760 | $45,420 | $54,092 | 84 |
*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 13-1051.
- 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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