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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$65,670
- Shreveport$46,860
- Baton Rouge$43,800
- Lafayette$43,780
- Lake Charles$43,020
- New Orleans$42,260
- Houma$39,840
- Monroe$36,900
- Hammond$33,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $65,670 | $72,920 | $49,730 | $53,362 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $46,860 | $44,080 | $37,960 | $38,812 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $43,800 | $44,920 | $36,470 | $36,446 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $43,780 | $46,370 | $38,380 | $36,430 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $43,020 | $39,960 | $39,420 | $35,842 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $42,260 | $40,490 | $36,390 | $35,254 | 93 |
| Houma | $39,840 | $38,710 | $38,310 | $33,382 | 85 |
| Monroe | $36,900 | $34,090 | $29,860 | $31,108 | 84 |
| Hammond | $33,980 | $29,320 | $29,320 | $28,850 | 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 33-3012.
- 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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