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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$146,940
- Lafayette$131,360
- Houma$125,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $146,940 | $137,540 | $86,650 | $107,678 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $131,360 | $127,840 | $77,410 | $97,496 | 87 |
| Houma | $125,090 | $108,870 | $65,690 | $93,399 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
More about pay in Louisiana
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 25-1011.
- 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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