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Driver/Sales Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$35,490
- Baton Rouge$35,120
- Hammond$35,100
- Monroe$35,040
- Shreveport$34,700
- Lafayette$34,480
- Lake Charles$32,600
- Alexandria$31,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $35,490 | $38,650 | $21,220 | $30,018 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $35,120 | $27,630 | $20,850 | $29,732 | 91 |
| Hammond | $35,100 | $35,550 | $19,520 | $29,716 | 84 |
| Monroe | $35,040 | $38,580 | $18,970 | $29,670 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $34,700 | $37,110 | $19,780 | $29,407 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $34,480 | $37,270 | $19,410 | $29,237 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $32,600 | $26,560 | $19,910 | $27,782 | 86 |
| Alexandria | $31,950 | $34,880 | $19,150 | $27,280 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Driver/Sales Workers salary in other states
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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 53-3031.
- 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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