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Bakers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$31,600
- Lafayette$30,260
- Lake Charles$29,910
- Shreveport$29,640
- Baton Rouge$29,190
- Slidell$29,170
- Monroe$28,480
- Alexandria$27,280
- Hammond$27,030
- Houma$26,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $31,600 | $28,530 | $23,970 | $27,009 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $30,260 | $28,040 | $21,930 | $25,972 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $29,910 | $28,510 | $22,480 | $25,702 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $29,640 | $28,860 | $22,340 | $25,493 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $29,190 | $28,020 | $23,540 | $25,145 | 91 |
| Slidell | $29,170 | $27,370 | $23,000 | $25,129 | 93 |
| Monroe | $28,480 | $27,340 | $21,650 | $24,595 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $27,280 | $25,740 | $21,630 | $23,643 | 86 |
| Hammond | $27,030 | $26,240 | $22,050 | $23,445 | 84 |
| Houma | $26,920 | $26,210 | $22,030 | $23,357 | 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 51-3011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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