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Food Processing Workers, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Hammond$36,700
- Monroe$34,550
- Houma$34,420
- New Orleans$34,370
- Baton Rouge$33,510
- Lafayette$32,360
- Slidell$30,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $36,700 | $36,620 | $36,620 | $30,954 | 84 |
| Monroe | $34,550 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $29,291 | 84 |
| Houma | $34,420 | $29,260 | $26,680 | $29,190 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $34,370 | $30,430 | $27,960 | $29,151 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $33,510 | $29,660 | $28,520 | $28,486 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $32,360 | $29,570 | $28,360 | $27,597 | 87 |
| Slidell | $30,870 | $28,970 | $28,970 | $26,444 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Food Processing Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 51-3099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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