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Financial Specialists, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$72,900
- Alexandria$67,990
- Slidell$65,340
- Baton Rouge$65,020
- Shreveport$64,940
- Lake Charles$58,120
- Houma$57,610
- Monroe$57,230
- Lafayette$56,580
- Hammond$56,290
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $72,900 | $70,110 | $52,900 | $58,314 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $67,990 | $66,330 | $50,340 | $55,008 | 86 |
| Slidell | $65,340 | $65,170 | $45,830 | $53,107 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $65,020 | $61,110 | $44,350 | $52,859 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $64,940 | $56,220 | $50,760 | $52,797 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $58,120 | $56,600 | $45,540 | $47,522 | 86 |
| Houma | $57,610 | $54,480 | $49,220 | $47,128 | 85 |
| Monroe | $57,230 | $53,930 | $45,070 | $46,834 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $56,580 | $54,340 | $37,550 | $46,331 | 87 |
| Hammond | $56,290 | $54,530 | $48,390 | $46,107 | 84 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Financial Specialists, All Other salary in other states
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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 13-2099.
- 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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