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Education Administrators, Postsecondary average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$127,020
- Lafayette$121,150
- New Orleans$117,880
- Shreveport$113,630
- Houma$98,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $127,020 | $103,340 | $80,840 | $94,660 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $121,150 | $103,070 | $73,680 | $90,811 | 87 |
| New Orleans | $117,880 | $98,320 | $76,590 | $88,608 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $113,630 | $100,150 | $63,670 | $85,746 | 85 |
| Houma | $98,000 | $85,940 | $69,540 | $75,219 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other states
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
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 11-9033.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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