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Commercial Pilots average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$132,650
- Houma$110,810
- Baton Rouge$104,480
- Lake Charles$101,420
- Lafayette$94,530
- Monroe$89,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $132,650 | $135,950 | $95,940 | $98,339 | 93 |
| Houma | $110,810 | $97,570 | $79,690 | $83,847 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $104,480 | $89,700 | $50,220 | $79,584 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $101,420 | $99,600 | $81,410 | $77,523 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $94,530 | $79,430 | $46,790 | $72,882 | 87 |
| Monroe | $89,950 | $91,490 | $53,490 | $69,798 | 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 53-2012.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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