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Physicians, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$373,800
- Alexandria$343,530
- Slidell$340,340
- Houma$322,430
- Hammond$322,380
- Lake Charles$298,280
- Shreveport$295,150
- Monroe$293,010
- Lafayette$287,930
- New Orleans$278,080
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $373,800 | $413,620 | $332,640 | $250,585 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $343,530 | $349,010 | $301,860 | $232,529 | 86 |
| Slidell | $340,340 | $394,170 | $216,020 | $230,626 | 93 |
| Houma | $322,430 | $355,390 | $180,060 | $219,942 | 85 |
| Hammond | $322,380 | $332,610 | $205,810 | $219,913 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $298,280 | $284,440 | $204,980 | $205,537 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $295,150 | $315,350 | $236,750 | $203,670 | 85 |
| Monroe | $293,010 | $293,170 | $130,070 | $202,393 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $287,930 | $299,990 | $179,240 | $199,363 | 87 |
| New Orleans | $278,080 | $326,440 | $108,550 | $193,488 | 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 29-1229.
- 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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