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Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$74,730
- New Orleans$71,920
- Lafayette$67,920
- Lake Charles$67,840
- Houma$66,420
- Shreveport$56,700
- Hammond$55,510
- Monroe$53,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $74,730 | $67,360 | $48,390 | $59,547 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $71,920 | $62,430 | $48,830 | $57,654 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $67,920 | $66,050 | $47,600 | $54,960 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $67,840 | $63,840 | $46,620 | $54,906 | 86 |
| Houma | $66,420 | $60,320 | $47,380 | $53,942 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $56,700 | $47,730 | $47,730 | $46,424 | 85 |
| Hammond | $55,510 | $57,460 | $39,680 | $45,503 | 84 |
| Monroe | $53,420 | $52,300 | $39,180 | $43,887 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary in other states
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other salary by city and state
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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 17-3029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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