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Firefighters average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$44,860
- New Orleans$41,920
- Lake Charles$39,000
- Shreveport$37,290
- Slidell$36,320
- Baton Rouge$35,410
- Lafayette$32,850
- Hammond$30,180
- Houma$29,840
- Monroe$27,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $44,860 | $38,010 | $25,690 | $37,265 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $41,920 | $37,250 | $29,190 | $34,991 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $39,000 | $29,550 | $29,370 | $32,733 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $37,290 | $37,620 | $28,590 | $31,410 | 85 |
| Slidell | $36,320 | $29,500 | $23,250 | $30,660 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $35,410 | $33,260 | $27,510 | $29,956 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $32,850 | $30,100 | $27,300 | $27,976 | 87 |
| Hammond | $30,180 | $28,330 | $23,770 | $25,910 | 84 |
| Houma | $29,840 | $28,360 | $23,130 | $25,647 | 85 |
| Monroe | $27,260 | $22,800 | $21,380 | $23,627 | 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 33-2011.
- 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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