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Speech-Language Pathologists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$85,180
- New Orleans$81,470
- Shreveport$81,160
- Houma$80,810
- Monroe$79,680
- Lake Charles$73,510
- Baton Rouge$73,440
- Lafayette$73,350
- Hammond$70,420
- Slidell$67,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $85,180 | $77,080 | $58,420 | $66,585 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $81,470 | $77,420 | $66,200 | $64,086 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $81,160 | $79,460 | $63,730 | $63,878 | 85 |
| Houma | $80,810 | $67,070 | $61,790 | $63,642 | 85 |
| Monroe | $79,680 | $78,860 | $61,630 | $62,881 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $73,510 | $64,720 | $53,480 | $58,725 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $73,440 | $65,020 | $60,480 | $58,678 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $73,350 | $69,610 | $60,140 | $58,617 | 87 |
| Hammond | $70,420 | $61,300 | $61,300 | $56,644 | 84 |
| Slidell | $67,690 | $60,790 | $60,790 | $54,805 | 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 29-1127.
- 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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