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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$38,170
- New Orleans$37,830
- Shreveport$37,500
- Slidell$36,200
- Lake Charles$36,070
- Lafayette$35,540
- Hammond$35,440
- Alexandria$34,780
- Monroe$33,750
- Houma$32,930
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $38,170 | $37,840 | $31,920 | $32,091 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $37,830 | $36,080 | $32,910 | $31,828 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $37,500 | $38,190 | $31,480 | $31,572 | 85 |
| Slidell | $36,200 | $36,210 | $29,310 | $30,567 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $36,070 | $36,950 | $31,010 | $30,466 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $35,540 | $35,390 | $27,050 | $30,056 | 87 |
| Hammond | $35,440 | $35,360 | $28,250 | $29,979 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $34,780 | $35,550 | $29,420 | $29,469 | 86 |
| Monroe | $33,750 | $35,540 | $29,050 | $28,672 | 84 |
| Houma | $32,930 | $31,640 | $21,850 | $28,038 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers salary in other states
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 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 49-9098.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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