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Counselors, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$59,390
- Lafayette$55,560
- Slidell$55,530
- Monroe$51,260
- Baton Rouge$51,230
- Alexandria$50,890
- Houma$50,860
- New Orleans$49,670
- Hammond$48,210
- Lake Charles$46,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $59,390 | $55,970 | $45,970 | $48,504 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $55,560 | $54,570 | $36,870 | $45,542 | 87 |
| Slidell | $55,530 | $51,200 | $45,590 | $45,519 | 93 |
| Monroe | $51,260 | $49,740 | $39,530 | $42,216 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $51,230 | $48,460 | $39,530 | $42,193 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $50,890 | $49,220 | $40,630 | $41,930 | 86 |
| Houma | $50,860 | $49,390 | $43,670 | $41,906 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $49,670 | $48,620 | $40,100 | $40,986 | 93 |
| Hammond | $48,210 | $46,000 | $34,300 | $39,857 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $46,420 | $46,000 | $36,510 | $38,472 | 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 21-1019.
- 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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