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Engineers, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Slidell$116,280
- Lake Charles$115,570
- New Orleans$114,860
- Baton Rouge$109,290
- Houma$106,710
- Hammond$103,970
- Shreveport$101,360
- Alexandria$97,220
- Monroe$93,640
- Lafayette$92,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $116,280 | $107,220 | $80,380 | $87,531 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $115,570 | $94,810 | $94,810 | $87,053 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $114,860 | $110,970 | $83,750 | $86,574 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $109,290 | $101,720 | $72,580 | $82,823 | 91 |
| Houma | $106,710 | $95,400 | $68,030 | $81,085 | 85 |
| Hammond | $103,970 | $104,140 | $79,740 | $79,240 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $101,360 | $96,730 | $77,400 | $77,482 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $97,220 | $95,000 | $72,960 | $74,694 | 86 |
| Monroe | $93,640 | $92,560 | $76,170 | $72,283 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $92,550 | $80,650 | $67,720 | $71,549 | 87 |
*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 17-2199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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