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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$89,570
- Shreveport$88,850
- New Orleans$86,630
- Lafayette$84,630
- Baton Rouge$84,000
- Alexandria$83,360
- Slidell$82,040
- Hammond$81,910
- Monroe$78,600
- Houma$75,670
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $89,570 | $90,690 | $69,520 | $69,542 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $88,850 | $80,080 | $68,640 | $69,057 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $86,630 | $81,850 | $75,030 | $67,562 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $84,630 | $81,960 | $68,150 | $66,215 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $84,000 | $81,130 | $66,740 | $65,790 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $83,360 | $81,680 | $68,360 | $65,359 | 86 |
| Slidell | $82,040 | $81,160 | $76,090 | $64,470 | 93 |
| Hammond | $81,910 | $76,200 | $75,250 | $64,383 | 84 |
| Monroe | $78,600 | $78,270 | $64,990 | $62,153 | 84 |
| Houma | $75,670 | $75,740 | $60,730 | $60,180 | 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 29-1141.
- 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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