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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$49,290
- New Orleans$49,150
- Baton Rouge$48,450
- Slidell$48,040
- Lake Charles$46,270
- Houma$45,320
- Alexandria$45,090
- Hammond$44,660
- Monroe$42,750
- Lafayette$41,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $49,290 | $45,400 | $36,550 | $40,692 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $49,150 | $46,980 | $39,470 | $40,584 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $48,450 | $46,740 | $38,510 | $40,042 | 91 |
| Slidell | $48,040 | $44,520 | $36,240 | $39,725 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $46,270 | $44,550 | $35,980 | $38,356 | 86 |
| Houma | $45,320 | $43,770 | $36,230 | $37,621 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $45,090 | $43,270 | $35,630 | $37,443 | 86 |
| Hammond | $44,660 | $43,680 | $36,070 | $37,111 | 84 |
| Monroe | $42,750 | $41,970 | $33,660 | $35,633 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $41,350 | $38,910 | $29,980 | $34,550 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary in other states
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks salary by city and state
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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 43-3031.
- 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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