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Public Relations Specialists average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$76,420
- Alexandria$71,520
- Shreveport$70,230
- Slidell$70,230
- Baton Rouge$64,530
- Lake Charles$62,120
- Monroe$61,910
- Hammond$60,920
- Lafayette$58,550
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $76,420 | $68,600 | $52,940 | $60,685 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $71,520 | $63,280 | $45,470 | $57,385 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $70,230 | $61,220 | $56,860 | $56,516 | 85 |
| Slidell | $70,230 | $64,080 | $46,620 | $56,516 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $64,530 | $59,990 | $50,730 | $52,480 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $62,120 | $58,150 | $37,060 | $50,616 | 86 |
| Monroe | $61,910 | $55,750 | $47,210 | $50,454 | 84 |
| Hammond | $60,920 | $60,930 | $46,340 | $49,688 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $58,550 | $57,060 | $42,730 | $47,855 | 87 |
*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 27-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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