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Dental Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana
- Hammond$45,990
- Lafayette$45,260
- New Orleans$44,760
- Slidell$44,440
- Alexandria$41,800
- Baton Rouge$41,650
- Houma$41,640
- Shreveport$41,510
- Lake Charles$40,560
- Monroe$39,330
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $45,990 | $45,950 | $37,040 | $38,140 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $45,260 | $44,940 | $35,280 | $37,575 | 87 |
| New Orleans | $44,760 | $45,920 | $37,610 | $37,188 | 93 |
| Slidell | $44,440 | $45,020 | $37,360 | $36,941 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $41,800 | $43,270 | $36,160 | $34,899 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $41,650 | $44,800 | $36,760 | $34,783 | 91 |
| Houma | $41,640 | $37,870 | $36,520 | $34,775 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $41,510 | $38,950 | $36,460 | $34,674 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $40,560 | $40,200 | $35,020 | $33,939 | 86 |
| Monroe | $39,330 | $37,020 | $35,000 | $32,988 | 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 31-9091.
- 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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