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Food Service Managers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$78,180
- Baton Rouge$68,740
- Lake Charles$63,480
- Slidell$61,190
- Houma$60,680
- Alexandria$60,440
- Lafayette$58,680
- Shreveport$58,310
- Hammond$56,580
- Monroe$54,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $78,180 | $71,810 | $50,060 | $61,870 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $68,740 | $65,780 | $49,170 | $55,513 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $63,480 | $48,480 | $46,960 | $51,668 | 86 |
| Slidell | $61,190 | $49,580 | $45,520 | $49,897 | 93 |
| Houma | $60,680 | $60,880 | $46,000 | $49,502 | 85 |
| Alexandria | $60,440 | $62,990 | $36,880 | $49,317 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $58,680 | $50,180 | $47,120 | $47,955 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $58,310 | $48,160 | $40,890 | $47,669 | 85 |
| Hammond | $56,580 | $47,540 | $45,980 | $46,331 | 84 |
| Monroe | $54,170 | $45,800 | $37,910 | $44,467 | 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 11-9051.
- 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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