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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$99,860
- Baton Rouge$92,530
- Slidell$91,300
- Shreveport$88,850
- Monroe$80,930
- Lafayette$79,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $99,860 | $97,950 | $61,970 | $76,472 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $92,530 | $77,810 | $61,110 | $71,535 | 91 |
| Slidell | $91,300 | $85,770 | $61,610 | $70,707 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $88,850 | $81,450 | $62,280 | $69,057 | 85 |
| Monroe | $80,930 | $73,320 | $58,030 | $63,723 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $79,140 | $73,160 | $50,530 | $62,517 | 87 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other states
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary by city and state
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 17-1011.
- 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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