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Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$69,160
- Shreveport$66,510
- Houma$60,160
- New Orleans$46,250
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $69,160 | $79,840 | $56,550 | $55,796 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $66,510 | $64,220 | $60,060 | $54,011 | 85 |
| Houma | $60,160 | $62,820 | $35,250 | $49,100 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $46,250 | $38,360 | $24,040 | $38,341 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary in other states
Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
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 53-7072.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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