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Transportation Workers, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$50,030
- Baton Rouge$49,730
- Shreveport$47,820
- Monroe$41,490
- Houma$39,210
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $50,030 | $45,610 | $38,940 | $41,264 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $49,730 | $45,920 | $38,240 | $41,032 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $47,820 | $51,890 | $34,230 | $39,555 | 85 |
| Monroe | $41,490 | $43,440 | $43,440 | $34,659 | 84 |
| Houma | $39,210 | $38,160 | $35,780 | $32,895 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Transportation Workers, All Other salary in other states
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 53-6099.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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