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Accountants and Auditors average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$84,450
- New Orleans$83,540
- Monroe$81,900
- Baton Rouge$80,110
- Houma$78,550
- Slidell$78,440
- Shreveport$75,670
- Hammond$74,290
- Lafayette$73,590
- Alexandria$72,110
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $84,450 | $70,050 | $56,940 | $66,093 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $83,540 | $77,940 | $62,550 | $65,480 | 93 |
| Monroe | $81,900 | $73,840 | $58,510 | $64,376 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $80,110 | $73,070 | $61,310 | $63,170 | 91 |
| Houma | $78,550 | $74,620 | $59,960 | $62,120 | 85 |
| Slidell | $78,440 | $72,490 | $59,990 | $62,046 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $75,670 | $70,420 | $57,260 | $60,180 | 85 |
| Hammond | $74,290 | $66,090 | $59,890 | $59,251 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $73,590 | $67,630 | $58,330 | $58,779 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $72,110 | $64,530 | $59,640 | $57,782 | 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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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 13-2011.
- 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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