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Human Resources Specialists average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$71,560
- Slidell$70,910
- Shreveport$69,380
- Alexandria$67,740
- Baton Rouge$65,690
- Lake Charles$65,340
- Houma$61,590
- Hammond$60,970
- Lafayette$60,910
- Monroe$60,150
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $71,560 | $64,780 | $51,710 | $57,412 | 93 |
| Slidell | $70,910 | $64,990 | $49,990 | $56,974 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $69,380 | $61,200 | $48,910 | $55,944 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $67,740 | $62,210 | $48,220 | $54,839 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $65,690 | $61,400 | $48,960 | $53,377 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $65,340 | $64,130 | $49,980 | $53,107 | 86 |
| Houma | $61,590 | $59,050 | $47,340 | $50,206 | 85 |
| Hammond | $60,970 | $58,280 | $46,310 | $49,727 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $60,910 | $56,070 | $45,730 | $49,680 | 87 |
| Monroe | $60,150 | $54,610 | $46,390 | $49,092 | 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 13-1071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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