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Buyers and Purchasing Agents average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$79,530
- Lake Charles$78,120
- Baton Rouge$77,630
- Slidell$73,320
- Shreveport$72,470
- Lafayette$71,200
- Hammond$69,460
- Alexandria$68,780
- Houma$65,720
- Monroe$63,050
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $79,530 | $71,960 | $58,740 | $62,780 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $78,120 | $67,050 | $54,720 | $61,830 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $77,630 | $71,150 | $56,270 | $61,500 | 91 |
| Slidell | $73,320 | $66,540 | $55,990 | $58,597 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $72,470 | $63,770 | $53,840 | $58,025 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $71,200 | $63,030 | $53,940 | $57,169 | 87 |
| Hammond | $69,460 | $59,420 | $48,370 | $55,998 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $68,780 | $57,740 | $46,870 | $55,540 | 86 |
| Houma | $65,720 | $59,010 | $50,110 | $53,401 | 85 |
| Monroe | $63,050 | $57,770 | $52,050 | $51,335 | 84 |
*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 13-1020.
- 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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