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Fast Food and Counter Workers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$26,900
- Slidell$25,520
- Baton Rouge$25,120
- Hammond$24,180
- Lafayette$24,040
- Shreveport$23,840
- Lake Charles$23,830
- Houma$23,520
- Alexandria$22,820
- Monroe$22,350
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $26,900 | $25,470 | $22,990 | $23,341 | 93 |
| Slidell | $25,520 | $23,380 | $22,320 | $22,246 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $25,120 | $23,650 | $22,500 | $21,929 | 91 |
| Hammond | $24,180 | $22,350 | $21,660 | $21,183 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $24,040 | $22,320 | $21,290 | $21,072 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $23,840 | $22,460 | $21,640 | $20,913 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $23,830 | $22,500 | $21,870 | $20,905 | 86 |
| Houma | $23,520 | $22,280 | $21,180 | $20,659 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $22,820 | $21,760 | $20,810 | $20,104 | 86 |
| Monroe | $22,350 | $21,550 | $20,750 | $19,731 | 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 35-3023.
- 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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