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Dental Hygienists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$88,820
- Slidell$84,080
- Hammond$83,510
- New Orleans$83,090
- Houma$82,550
- Shreveport$82,360
- Lafayette$81,710
- Lake Charles$80,450
- Alexandria$78,170
- Monroe$77,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $88,820 | $92,700 | $82,510 | $69,037 | 91 |
| Slidell | $84,080 | $85,920 | $81,780 | $65,844 | 93 |
| Hammond | $83,510 | $81,840 | $80,320 | $65,460 | 84 |
| New Orleans | $83,090 | $93,650 | $82,940 | $65,177 | 93 |
| Houma | $82,550 | $81,800 | $80,600 | $64,814 | 85 |
| Shreveport | $82,360 | $82,760 | $81,330 | $64,686 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $81,710 | $81,900 | $80,810 | $64,248 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $80,450 | $84,080 | $75,570 | $63,399 | 86 |
| Alexandria | $78,170 | $80,330 | $76,270 | $61,864 | 86 |
| Monroe | $77,020 | $79,530 | $75,520 | $61,089 | 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 29-1292.
- 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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