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Roustabouts, Oil and Gas average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lafayette$52,690
- Houma$49,490
- Shreveport$49,110
- Lake Charles$46,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $52,690 | $49,970 | $44,740 | $43,322 | 87 |
| Houma | $49,490 | $46,060 | $38,870 | $40,847 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $49,110 | $41,610 | $37,510 | $40,553 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $46,580 | $45,900 | $37,970 | $38,596 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 47-5071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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