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Surveyors average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$80,310
- Houma$77,280
- Baton Rouge$76,480
- Lake Charles$74,120
- Shreveport$68,510
- Slidell$67,910
- Monroe$66,760
- Lafayette$57,390
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $80,310 | $79,230 | $50,260 | $63,305 | 93 |
| Houma | $77,280 | $63,800 | $48,780 | $61,264 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $76,480 | $69,710 | $49,700 | $60,726 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $74,120 | $64,520 | $49,150 | $59,136 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $68,510 | $58,360 | $46,720 | $55,358 | 85 |
| Slidell | $67,910 | $64,200 | $48,550 | $54,954 | 93 |
| Monroe | $66,760 | $58,920 | $44,920 | $54,179 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $57,390 | $49,820 | $39,090 | $46,957 | 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 17-1022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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