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Sewing Machine Operators average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$31,200
- Baton Rouge$30,240
- Lafayette$28,010
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $31,200 | $31,170 | $24,360 | $26,699 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $30,240 | $31,950 | $23,930 | $25,957 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $28,010 | $28,640 | $23,670 | $24,222 | 87 |
*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 51-6031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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