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Construction and Building Inspectors average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lafayette$82,470
- Slidell$80,660
- Baton Rouge$74,110
- Houma$72,650
- New Orleans$69,930
- Shreveport$63,920
- Lake Charles$61,530
- Monroe$60,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $82,470 | $83,780 | $66,390 | $64,760 | 87 |
| Slidell | $80,660 | $72,800 | $66,680 | $63,541 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $74,110 | $71,770 | $62,900 | $59,129 | 91 |
| Houma | $72,650 | $70,170 | $63,860 | $58,146 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $69,930 | $69,500 | $59,130 | $56,314 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $63,920 | $59,670 | $58,110 | $52,008 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $61,530 | $58,740 | $43,250 | $50,160 | 86 |
| Monroe | $60,810 | $57,240 | $50,760 | $49,603 | 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 47-4011.
- 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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