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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$64,520
- Baton Rouge$61,400
- Shreveport$61,170
- Monroe$61,050
- Hammond$60,840
- Lake Charles$60,740
- Slidell$60,390
- Lafayette$59,900
- Alexandria$59,660
- Houma$58,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $64,520 | $64,250 | $53,290 | $52,472 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $61,400 | $59,010 | $44,160 | $50,059 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $61,170 | $58,360 | $44,160 | $49,881 | 85 |
| Monroe | $61,050 | $57,700 | $42,390 | $49,788 | 84 |
| Hammond | $60,840 | $59,010 | $42,390 | $49,626 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $60,740 | $58,510 | $44,160 | $49,549 | 86 |
| Slidell | $60,390 | $57,700 | $42,390 | $49,278 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $59,900 | $57,700 | $42,390 | $48,899 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $59,660 | $56,660 | $42,390 | $48,713 | 86 |
| Houma | $58,700 | $55,490 | $42,390 | $47,971 | 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 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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