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Recreation Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Alexandria$36,830
- New Orleans$34,180
- Baton Rouge$31,460
- Shreveport$31,080
- Houma$30,410
- Hammond$29,540
- Lake Charles$29,530
- Lafayette$27,920
- Slidell$26,830
- Monroe$25,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $36,830 | $29,870 | $23,000 | $31,054 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $34,180 | $34,270 | $26,250 | $29,004 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $31,460 | $28,580 | $25,780 | $26,901 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $31,080 | $29,180 | $22,370 | $26,607 | 85 |
| Houma | $30,410 | $26,930 | $23,810 | $26,088 | 85 |
| Hammond | $29,540 | $31,160 | $21,050 | $25,415 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $29,530 | $26,370 | $23,370 | $25,408 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $27,920 | $25,950 | $21,430 | $24,151 | 87 |
| Slidell | $26,830 | $22,690 | $21,830 | $23,286 | 93 |
| Monroe | $25,800 | $24,360 | $20,340 | $22,469 | 84 |
*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 39-9032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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