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Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$76,250
- Slidell$75,510
- Alexandria$74,820
- Shreveport$74,340
- Baton Rouge$73,090
- Monroe$69,720
- Lafayette$64,080
- Hammond$62,860
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $76,250 | $73,180 | $69,090 | $60,571 | 93 |
| Slidell | $75,510 | $66,450 | $63,480 | $60,072 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $74,820 | $75,520 | $58,310 | $59,608 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $74,340 | $72,820 | $64,380 | $59,284 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $73,090 | $70,940 | $63,480 | $58,442 | 91 |
| Monroe | $69,720 | $73,450 | $61,790 | $56,173 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $64,080 | $63,200 | $59,110 | $52,132 | 87 |
| Hammond | $62,860 | $62,710 | $59,800 | $51,188 | 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 29-1031.
- 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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