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Bus Drivers, School average salary by city in Louisiana
- Monroe$47,540
- New Orleans$41,720
- Lake Charles$40,700
- Lafayette$33,630
- Baton Rouge$33,420
- Slidell$32,170
- Houma$28,620
- Shreveport$28,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $47,540 | $50,060 | $50,060 | $39,338 | 84 |
| New Orleans | $41,720 | $47,570 | $30,750 | $34,837 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $40,700 | $39,520 | $23,080 | $34,048 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $33,630 | $29,130 | $29,130 | $28,579 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $33,420 | $24,930 | $23,110 | $28,417 | 91 |
| Slidell | $32,170 | $33,620 | $29,770 | $27,450 | 93 |
| Houma | $28,620 | $29,510 | $23,720 | $24,704 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $28,330 | $27,240 | $24,380 | $24,476 | 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 53-3051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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