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Painters, Construction and Maintenance average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$49,940
- New Orleans$46,860
- Houma$46,530
- Lake Charles$45,290
- Lafayette$44,770
- Alexandria$44,730
- Slidell$43,960
- Shreveport$42,210
- Monroe$39,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $49,940 | $49,130 | $44,520 | $41,195 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $46,860 | $45,980 | $39,440 | $38,812 | 93 |
| Houma | $46,530 | $47,690 | $41,640 | $38,557 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $45,290 | $46,810 | $43,080 | $37,598 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $44,770 | $43,470 | $39,260 | $37,196 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $44,730 | $43,510 | $36,890 | $37,165 | 86 |
| Slidell | $43,960 | $43,990 | $37,510 | $36,569 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $42,210 | $42,670 | $36,320 | $35,216 | 85 |
| Monroe | $39,260 | $37,990 | $31,860 | $32,934 | 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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Painters, Construction and Maintenance 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 47-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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