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Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$45,420
- New Orleans$39,880
- Lake Charles$39,700
- Lafayette$39,200
- Shreveport$38,470
- Monroe$38,250
- Houma$34,090
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $45,420 | $45,850 | $36,860 | $37,699 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $39,880 | $38,520 | $35,230 | $33,413 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $39,700 | $40,750 | $34,520 | $33,274 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $39,200 | $35,350 | $34,430 | $32,887 | 87 |
| Shreveport | $38,470 | $38,480 | $35,200 | $32,323 | 85 |
| Monroe | $38,250 | $38,400 | $34,730 | $32,153 | 84 |
| Houma | $34,090 | $28,860 | $28,420 | $28,935 | 85 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary in other states
Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
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 47-3019.
- 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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