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Riggers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$57,100
- New Orleans$50,400
- Lake Charles$48,650
- Lafayette$45,910
- Houma$41,040
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $57,100 | $58,840 | $39,590 | $46,733 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $50,400 | $47,730 | $36,650 | $41,551 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $48,650 | $44,770 | $36,670 | $40,197 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $45,910 | $36,880 | $33,530 | $38,078 | 87 |
| Houma | $41,040 | $37,360 | $32,580 | $34,311 | 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 49-9096.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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