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Opticians, Dispensing average salary by city in Louisiana
- Slidell$40,610
- New Orleans$39,400
- Baton Rouge$38,540
- Lafayette$38,350
- Lake Charles$37,140
- Houma$36,720
- Shreveport$36,620
- Monroe$35,280
- Alexandria$33,820
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $40,610 | $37,580 | $31,550 | $33,978 | 93 |
| New Orleans | $39,400 | $38,300 | $32,950 | $33,042 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $38,540 | $36,910 | $32,650 | $32,377 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $38,350 | $34,300 | $29,050 | $32,230 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $37,140 | $35,130 | $31,930 | $31,294 | 86 |
| Houma | $36,720 | $36,360 | $32,320 | $30,969 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $36,620 | $36,910 | $31,370 | $30,892 | 85 |
| Monroe | $35,280 | $33,410 | $27,660 | $29,855 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $33,820 | $36,160 | $29,280 | $28,726 | 86 |
*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 29-2081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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