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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$32,090
- Baton Rouge$30,110
- Alexandria$29,420
- Shreveport$29,420
- Houma$28,850
- Slidell$28,540
- Lake Charles$28,380
- Monroe$28,010
- Hammond$27,920
- Lafayette$27,600
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $32,090 | $29,090 | $24,190 | $27,388 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $30,110 | $27,640 | $23,650 | $25,856 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $29,420 | $27,060 | $22,270 | $25,323 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $29,420 | $27,350 | $22,300 | $25,323 | 85 |
| Houma | $28,850 | $27,930 | $22,380 | $24,882 | 85 |
| Slidell | $28,540 | $26,960 | $22,180 | $24,642 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $28,380 | $26,160 | $22,420 | $24,516 | 86 |
| Monroe | $28,010 | $26,530 | $21,830 | $24,222 | 84 |
| Hammond | $27,920 | $23,820 | $22,490 | $24,151 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $27,600 | $26,330 | $21,910 | $23,897 | 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 39-2021.
- 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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