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Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$82,190
- Lake Charles$81,630
- Alexandria$75,390
- New Orleans$70,120
- Slidell$69,620
- Lafayette$69,570
- Houma$67,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $82,190 | $77,020 | $59,820 | $64,571 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $81,630 | $71,690 | $50,780 | $64,194 | 86 |
| Alexandria | $75,390 | $74,540 | $61,980 | $59,991 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $70,120 | $65,870 | $52,290 | $56,442 | 93 |
| Slidell | $69,620 | $61,260 | $60,630 | $56,105 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $69,570 | $60,270 | $47,220 | $56,072 | 87 |
| Houma | $67,600 | $59,970 | $48,860 | $54,745 | 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 17-3019.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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