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Crane and Tower Operators average salary by city in Louisiana
- Slidell$73,150
- Baton Rouge$67,750
- New Orleans$67,120
- Lafayette$59,630
- Houma$57,980
- Monroe$56,180
- Shreveport$54,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $73,150 | $80,700 | $61,610 | $58,483 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $67,750 | $66,680 | $56,090 | $54,846 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $67,120 | $65,490 | $55,690 | $54,422 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $59,630 | $58,780 | $49,610 | $48,690 | 87 |
| Houma | $57,980 | $57,230 | $52,100 | $47,414 | 85 |
| Monroe | $56,180 | $55,770 | $37,450 | $46,021 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $54,890 | $48,060 | $45,370 | $45,024 | 85 |
*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 53-7021.
- 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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