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Computer Occupations, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$100,420
- Shreveport$100,280
- Alexandria$93,590
- Lake Charles$90,120
- Baton Rouge$86,790
- Slidell$86,450
- Monroe$82,220
- Hammond$73,670
- Lafayette$72,790
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $100,420 | $94,520 | $62,560 | $76,849 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $100,280 | $88,610 | $62,860 | $76,755 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $93,590 | $86,940 | $64,220 | $72,249 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $90,120 | $78,960 | $55,050 | $69,912 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $86,790 | $74,940 | $53,300 | $67,669 | 91 |
| Slidell | $86,450 | $74,630 | $47,330 | $67,440 | 93 |
| Monroe | $82,220 | $61,900 | $45,520 | $64,591 | 84 |
| Hammond | $73,670 | $67,850 | $51,480 | $58,833 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $72,790 | $63,780 | $47,040 | $58,240 | 87 |
*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 15-1299.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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