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Construction Laborers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$45,930
- New Orleans$43,820
- Slidell$42,900
- Baton Rouge$42,590
- Shreveport$42,500
- Lafayette$42,060
- Hammond$40,820
- Monroe$40,340
- Houma$40,180
- Alexandria$39,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $45,930 | $45,240 | $36,130 | $38,093 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $43,820 | $39,480 | $36,300 | $36,461 | 93 |
| Slidell | $42,900 | $38,300 | $34,910 | $35,749 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $42,590 | $38,650 | $34,510 | $35,510 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $42,500 | $38,480 | $34,170 | $35,440 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $42,060 | $38,620 | $33,930 | $35,100 | 87 |
| Hammond | $40,820 | $36,840 | $33,520 | $34,141 | 84 |
| Monroe | $40,340 | $35,850 | $34,190 | $33,769 | 84 |
| Houma | $40,180 | $36,890 | $34,930 | $33,645 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $39,120 | $36,940 | $32,300 | $32,826 | 86 |
*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 47-2061.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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