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Medical Equipment Preparers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$42,090
- Slidell$38,860
- Lafayette$38,040
- Baton Rouge$37,800
- Shreveport$35,780
- Alexandria$33,090
- Houma$31,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $42,090 | $38,320 | $35,320 | $35,123 | 93 |
| Slidell | $38,860 | $38,260 | $29,080 | $32,624 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $38,040 | $36,930 | $30,970 | $31,990 | 87 |
| Baton Rouge | $37,800 | $36,660 | $31,070 | $31,805 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $35,780 | $35,830 | $30,470 | $30,242 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $33,090 | $31,710 | $22,290 | $28,161 | 86 |
| Houma | $31,660 | $29,350 | $27,860 | $27,055 | 85 |
*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 31-9093.
- 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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