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Butchers and Meat Cutters average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$39,410
- Baton Rouge$38,490
- Lake Charles$37,240
- Lafayette$37,150
- Houma$36,270
- Shreveport$36,270
- Hammond$35,530
- Alexandria$35,040
- Monroe$34,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $39,410 | $38,820 | $29,550 | $33,050 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $38,490 | $38,260 | $28,370 | $32,338 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $37,240 | $37,590 | $28,840 | $31,371 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $37,150 | $36,360 | $28,510 | $31,302 | 87 |
| Houma | $36,270 | $36,410 | $28,450 | $30,621 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $36,270 | $36,790 | $28,190 | $30,621 | 85 |
| Hammond | $35,530 | $36,110 | $28,450 | $30,049 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $35,040 | $35,630 | $27,190 | $29,670 | 86 |
| Monroe | $34,040 | $35,160 | $28,890 | $28,896 | 84 |
*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 51-3021.
- 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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