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Helpers--Production Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$40,280
- New Orleans$39,970
- Baton Rouge$39,690
- Shreveport$38,770
- Houma$37,450
- Hammond$37,260
- Lafayette$37,220
- Slidell$36,090
- Monroe$33,730
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $40,280 | $37,440 | $32,820 | $33,723 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $39,970 | $39,250 | $34,620 | $33,483 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $39,690 | $36,770 | $35,380 | $33,266 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $38,770 | $37,680 | $31,570 | $32,555 | 85 |
| Houma | $37,450 | $36,830 | $32,140 | $31,534 | 85 |
| Hammond | $37,260 | $34,720 | $31,270 | $31,387 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $37,220 | $36,280 | $30,080 | $31,356 | 87 |
| Slidell | $36,090 | $34,510 | $29,370 | $30,482 | 93 |
| Monroe | $33,730 | $33,980 | $24,720 | $28,656 | 84 |
*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 51-9198.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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