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Average salary by job family in New Orleans
| Management | $127,480 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $113,640 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $107,190 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,160 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $93,140 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $85,450 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $81,980 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $68,850 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $67,160 |
| Production | $61,080 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,020 |
| Construction and Extraction | $56,540 |
| Community and Social Service | $53,210 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $51,360 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,710 |
| Sales and Related | $46,290 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,060 |
| Protective Service | $46,040 |
| Personal Care and Service | $35,100 |
| Healthcare Support | $33,440 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $33,360 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $28,800 |
Highest-paying jobs in New Orleans
- Family Medicine Physicians$337,920
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$332,920
- Physicians, All Other$278,080
- Nurse Anesthetists$248,660
- Dentists, General$188,460
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$166,660
- Petroleum Engineers$153,850
- Industrial Production Managers$152,970
- Financial Managers$152,160
- Ship Engineers$151,960
Most common jobs in New Orleans and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 12,030 | $33,640 | $30,400 |
| Registered Nurses | 11,530 | $86,630 | $81,850 |
| General and Operations Managers | 10,670 | $135,900 | $105,110 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 10,110 | $26,900 | $25,470 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 10,050 | $24,030 | $16,640 |
| Cashiers | 9,320 | $28,580 | $28,370 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 9,220 | $37,070 | $36,380 |
| Food Preparation Workers | 7,250 | $27,140 | $26,200 |
| Office Clerks, General | 6,740 | $35,770 | $33,860 |
| Security Guards | 6,650 | $36,440 | $32,240 |
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Cost of living in New Orleans
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.6 for 2024. The average local salary of $61,050 therefore buys what $65,931 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $261,414, 4.2 times the median household income of $62,271.
$261,414typical home value
$62,271median household income
92.6BEA price parity
988,763metro population
Take-home pay in New Orleans
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $31,690 | $27,079 | $2,257 |
| Median wage | $47,290 | $39,145 | $3,262 |
| Average wage | $61,050 | $49,788 | $4,149 |
| 75th percentile wage | $74,860 | $59,635 | $4,970 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in New Orleans
Management31 jobs
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$167K
- Industrial Production Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$152K
- Natural Sciences Managers$148K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$143K
- Sales Managers$138K
- General and Operations Managers$136K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$136K
- Marketing Managers$135K
- Purchasing Managers$130K
- Human Resources Managers$130K
- Training and Development Managers$126K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Public Relations Managers$125K
- Managers, All Other$123K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$118K
- Administrative Services Managers$118K
- Emergency Management Directors$111K
- Fundraising Managers$109K
- Facilities Managers$104K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$101K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Education Administrators, All Other$97K
- Social and Community Service Managers$93K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$93K
- Gambling Managers$88K
- Lodging Managers$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$81K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$63K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Legal7 jobs
Architecture and Engineering19 jobs
- Petroleum Engineers$154K
- Aerospace Engineers$149K
- Chemical Engineers$137K
- Industrial Engineers$127K
- Electrical Engineers$125K
- Mechanical Engineers$121K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$116K
- Engineers, All Other$115K
- Civil Engineers$112K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$110K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87K
- Mechanical Drafters$85K
- Surveyors$80K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$72K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$71K
- Drafters, All Other$70K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical42 jobs
- Family Medicine Physicians$338K
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$333K
- Physicians, All Other$278K
- Nurse Anesthetists$249K
- Dentists, General$188K
- Optometrists$138K
- Physician Assistants$136K
- Nurse Practitioners$128K
- Veterinarians$128K
- Pharmacists$127K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$104K
- Chiropractors$104K
- Radiation Therapists$99K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Occupational Therapists$97K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$93K
- Therapists, All Other$90K
- Registered Nurses$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Dental Hygienists$83K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$82K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$81K
- Respiratory Therapists$77K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$76K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$74K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$70K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$67K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60K
- Surgical Technologists$59K
- Paramedics$58K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Medical Records Specialists$53K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46K
- Pharmacy Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$39K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$37K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$36K
- Psychiatric Technicians$35K
Computer and Mathematical15 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$128K
- Software Developers$118K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$113K
- Information Security Analysts$113K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$100K
- Computer Systems Analysts$100K
- Data Scientists$99K
- Operations Research Analysts$94K
- Database Administrators$91K
- Web Developers$79K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$77K
- Computer Programmers$71K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$66K
- Computer User Support Specialists$65K
Life, Physical, and Social Science23 jobs
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$121K
- Physical Scientists, All Other$119K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$104K
- Chemists$97K
- Economists$97K
- Psychologists, All Other$96K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$94K
- School Psychologists$91K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$90K
- Urban and Regional Planners$87K
- Epidemiologists$82K
- Chemical Technicians$79K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$79K
- Life Scientists, All Other$78K
- Historians$78K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$77K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$72K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$65K
- Social Science Research Assistants$56K
- Biological Technicians$54K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$50K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$132K
- Financial Examiners$104K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Project Management Specialists$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$91K
- Credit Analysts$90K
- Budget Analysts$89K
- Logisticians$88K
- Labor Relations Specialists$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$84K
- Insurance Underwriters$83K
- Cost Estimators$83K
- Compliance Officers$82K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$80K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$80K
- Loan Officers$78K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$78K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$74K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Fundraisers$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$71K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$67K
- Financial Risk Specialists$64K
- Credit Counselors$52K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media23 jobs
- Art Directors$111K
- Coaches and Scouts$93K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$86K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$85K
- Writers and Authors$84K
- Film and Video Editors$81K
- Public Relations Specialists$76K
- Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners$76K
- Designers, All Other$73K
- Technical Writers$71K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$67K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$67K
- Editors$62K
- Interior Designers$60K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Sound Engineering Technicians$57K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Interpreters and Translators$53K
- Broadcast Technicians$52K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$51K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$45K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$41K
- Floral Designers$36K
Educational Instruction and Library41 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$147K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$115K
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$107K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$106K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$105K
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$82K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Instructional Coordinators$74K
- Curators$73K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$72K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$64K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$62K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$60K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$60K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$59K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$55K
- Library Technicians$47K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$43K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$40K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$39K
- Tutors$38K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31K
Production37 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$109K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$97K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$89K
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$87K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$83K
- Machinists$70K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$65K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$65K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$64K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$64K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$58K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Plant and System Operators, All Other$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$44K
- Printing Press Operators$42K
- Helpers--Production Workers$40K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$39K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$38K
- Food Batchmakers$36K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$34K
- Bakers$32K
- Sewing Machine Operators$31K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$31K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair28 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$86K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$79K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$76K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$75K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$68K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$67K
- Avionics Technicians$66K
- Millwrights$66K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$65K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$60K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$58K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57K
- Home Appliance Repairers$57K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$55K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$53K
- Riggers$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$48K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$38K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$37K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$80K
- Boilermakers$75K
- Pile Driver Operators$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$70K
- Electricians$63K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63K
- Extraction Workers, All Other$61K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$58K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$56K
- Carpenters$53K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$53K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$52K
- Sheet Metal Workers$51K
- Glaziers$51K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$50K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$49K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$48K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$47K
- Tile and Stone Setters$45K
- Construction Laborers$44K
- Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$41K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$41K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
- Helpers--Electricians$41K
- Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other$40K
- Helpers--Painters, Paperhangers, Plasterers, and Stucco Masons$36K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$80K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$80K
- Healthcare Social Workers$68K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$66K
- Health Education Specialists$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60K
- Clergy$59K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$51K
- Counselors, All Other$50K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$47K
- Community Health Workers$47K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$38K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry3 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Ship Engineers$152K
- Commercial Pilots$133K
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$118K
- Crane and Tower Operators$67K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$67K
- Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders$61K
- Sailors and Marine Oilers$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53K
- Motorboat Operators$52K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$52K
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$51K
- Dredge Operators$50K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$50K
- Light Truck Drivers$49K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Traffic Technicians$47K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$47K
- Pump Operators, Except Wellhead Pumpers$46K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$46K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$46K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$44K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$44K
- Bus Drivers, School$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37K
- Driver/Sales Workers$35K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$35K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$32K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$31K
- Parking Attendants$26K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$131K
- Sales Engineers$123K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$105K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$83K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$75K
- Insurance Sales Agents$70K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$68K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$48K
- Travel Agents$46K
- Parts Salespersons$38K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$37K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$29K
- Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers$28K
Office and Administrative Support43 jobs
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$67K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$65K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$62K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$54K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$53K
- Procurement Clerks$53K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$52K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$52K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$50K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$48K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$47K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$47K
- Order Clerks$46K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$45K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$42K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$42K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$41K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40K
- Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks$39K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$38K
- Tellers$37K
- Data Entry Keyers$37K
- File Clerks$37K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$37K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$35K
- Couriers and Messengers$35K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$29K
Protective Service19 jobs
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists$93K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$78K
- First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69K
- Bailiffs$64K
- Transportation Security Screeners$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$52K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$47K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$47K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$42K
- Firefighters$42K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$39K
- Security Guards$36K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$32K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26K
- School Bus Monitors$24K
Personal Care and Service20 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers$60K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Tour and Travel Guides$42K
- Gambling Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$41K
- Animal Trainers$36K
- Residential Advisors$34K
- Concierges$34K
- Recreation Workers$34K
- Animal Caretakers$32K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$31K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28K
- Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners$28K
- Childcare Workers$28K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$25K
Healthcare Support15 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$66K
- Dental Assistants$45K
- Massage Therapists$45K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$42K
- Phlebotomists$39K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$39K
- Medical Assistants$38K
- Pharmacy Aides$36K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$35K
- Nursing Assistants$34K
- Orderlies$29K
- Physical Therapist Aides$28K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$26K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$52K
- Pest Control Workers$46K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$46K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$36K
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$35K
- Building Cleaning Workers, All Other$33K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$32K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$30K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$33K
- Cooks, All Other$33K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$30K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29K
- Cooks, Short Order$28K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$28K
- Dishwashers$27K
- Food Preparation Workers$27K
- Bartenders$27K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$27K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$25K
- Waiters and Waitresses$24K
Jobs paid by the hour in New Orleans
For 1 job in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area BLS publishes an hourly wage only, because the work is rarely full-time all year (gigs, seasons, performances). An annual figure would overstate what most people earn, so we show the hourly rate.
| Job | Average per hour | Median per hour | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other | $32.81 | $37.26 | 560 |
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Salary in New Orleans: questions
What is a good salary in New Orleans?
Half of all workers in the New Orleans metro earn less than $47,290 and the average is $61,050. Earning more than $74,860 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in New Orleans to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $64,605, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6).
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Orleans?
Family Medicine Physicians ($337,920), Emergency Medicine Physicians ($332,920), Physicians, All Other ($278,080).
What is the average salary in Metairie?
Metairie is part of the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area, where the average salary is $61,050 a year and the median $47,290. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Metairie, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
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. Area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380), all occupations and 504 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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