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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$85,410
- Slidell$83,760
- Monroe$82,580
- Shreveport$82,120
- Hammond$80,140
- Lafayette$79,530
- Baton Rouge$77,880
- Alexandria$76,850
- Houma$75,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $85,410 | $82,070 | $76,690 | $66,740 | 93 |
| Slidell | $83,760 | $82,600 | $75,600 | $65,629 | 93 |
| Monroe | $82,580 | $84,920 | $81,380 | $64,834 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $82,120 | $81,550 | $75,790 | $64,524 | 85 |
| Hammond | $80,140 | $77,430 | $77,430 | $63,191 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $79,530 | $82,010 | $69,090 | $62,780 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $77,880 | $78,130 | $67,240 | $61,668 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $76,850 | $82,320 | $74,730 | $60,975 | 86 |
| Houma | $75,610 | $80,570 | $67,120 | $60,140 | 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 29-2032.
- 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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