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Respiratory Therapists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Hammond$79,610
- Baton Rouge$77,230
- New Orleans$76,520
- Lafayette$75,670
- Shreveport$74,300
- Slidell$74,040
- Alexandria$73,300
- Monroe$73,210
- Lake Charles$72,550
- Houma$67,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $79,610 | $75,990 | $64,480 | $62,834 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $77,230 | $74,220 | $63,930 | $61,231 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $76,520 | $76,590 | $64,560 | $60,752 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $75,670 | $76,210 | $66,320 | $60,180 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $74,300 | $73,940 | $66,820 | $59,257 | 85 |
| Slidell | $74,040 | $76,680 | $63,800 | $59,082 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $73,300 | $71,140 | $66,250 | $58,584 | 86 |
| Monroe | $73,210 | $75,770 | $63,110 | $58,523 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $72,550 | $73,680 | $64,080 | $58,079 | 86 |
| Houma | $67,560 | $62,260 | $57,460 | $54,718 | 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 29-1126.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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