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Pharmacists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$136,190
- Baton Rouge$134,280
- Alexandria$132,720
- Hammond$132,670
- Houma$131,090
- Slidell$131,000
- Lafayette$129,900
- Monroe$129,790
- Lake Charles$129,380
- New Orleans$126,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $136,190 | $137,970 | $133,170 | $100,652 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $134,280 | $134,680 | $126,910 | $99,404 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $132,720 | $134,340 | $127,550 | $98,385 | 86 |
| Hammond | $132,670 | $133,580 | $127,060 | $98,352 | 84 |
| Houma | $131,090 | $134,050 | $127,570 | $97,320 | 85 |
| Slidell | $131,000 | $131,200 | $124,520 | $97,261 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $129,900 | $132,130 | $127,010 | $96,542 | 87 |
| Monroe | $129,790 | $131,990 | $129,450 | $96,470 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $129,380 | $133,720 | $126,300 | $96,202 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $126,750 | $128,100 | $123,010 | $94,483 | 93 |
*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 29-1051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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