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Detectives and Criminal Investigators average salary by city in Louisiana
- Hammond$89,020
- Shreveport$85,240
- Slidell$84,970
- New Orleans$84,230
- Baton Rouge$71,890
- Alexandria$69,890
- Lake Charles$69,050
- Lafayette$64,560
- Monroe$59,480
- Houma$53,980
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $89,020 | $59,400 | $36,840 | $69,171 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $85,240 | $73,520 | $59,030 | $66,625 | 85 |
| Slidell | $84,970 | $74,990 | $47,530 | $66,444 | 93 |
| New Orleans | $84,230 | $62,430 | $47,610 | $65,945 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $71,890 | $63,760 | $53,720 | $57,634 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $69,890 | $62,030 | $52,420 | $56,287 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $69,050 | $58,240 | $44,660 | $55,721 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $64,560 | $60,820 | $54,650 | $52,503 | 87 |
| Monroe | $59,480 | $65,010 | $46,260 | $48,574 | 84 |
| Houma | $53,980 | $48,270 | $45,040 | $44,320 | 85 |
*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 33-3021.
- 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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