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Couriers and Messengers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$34,720
- Shreveport$34,110
- Alexandria$33,790
- Lafayette$33,680
- Lake Charles$33,580
- Baton Rouge$33,470
- Houma$33,290
- Monroe$31,410
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $34,720 | $34,100 | $29,020 | $29,422 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $34,110 | $35,990 | $30,500 | $28,950 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $33,790 | $32,770 | $31,990 | $28,703 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $33,680 | $35,340 | $28,980 | $28,618 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $33,580 | $32,130 | $27,910 | $28,540 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $33,470 | $31,910 | $28,510 | $28,455 | 91 |
| Houma | $33,290 | $30,190 | $29,110 | $28,316 | 85 |
| Monroe | $31,410 | $31,200 | $25,940 | $26,862 | 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 43-5021.
- 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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