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Production Workers, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Slidell$56,890
- Lake Charles$52,710
- Baton Rouge$49,430
- New Orleans$46,240
- Shreveport$45,130
- Hammond$43,210
- Houma$43,070
- Monroe$42,350
- Lafayette$40,610
- Alexandria$33,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell | $56,890 | $63,070 | $51,040 | $46,571 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $52,710 | $46,590 | $42,260 | $43,337 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $49,430 | $46,400 | $40,270 | $40,800 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $46,240 | $44,520 | $35,610 | $38,333 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $45,130 | $44,260 | $36,980 | $37,474 | 85 |
| Hammond | $43,210 | $39,150 | $36,550 | $35,989 | 84 |
| Houma | $43,070 | $45,410 | $37,010 | $35,881 | 85 |
| Monroe | $42,350 | $39,280 | $32,520 | $35,324 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $40,610 | $38,470 | $33,330 | $33,978 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $33,760 | $31,790 | $28,040 | $28,680 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Production Workers, All Other salary in other states
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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 51-9199.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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