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Industrial Machinery Mechanics average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$67,810
- New Orleans$65,080
- Shreveport$64,520
- Lake Charles$62,920
- Houma$62,850
- Monroe$60,290
- Slidell$59,900
- Hammond$56,780
- Lafayette$56,490
- Alexandria$52,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $67,810 | $62,030 | $48,750 | $54,886 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $65,080 | $61,560 | $48,650 | $52,906 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $64,520 | $61,450 | $49,710 | $52,472 | 85 |
| Lake Charles | $62,920 | $59,870 | $48,520 | $51,235 | 86 |
| Houma | $62,850 | $60,160 | $49,480 | $51,181 | 85 |
| Monroe | $60,290 | $59,860 | $44,300 | $49,201 | 84 |
| Slidell | $59,900 | $61,730 | $47,070 | $48,899 | 93 |
| Hammond | $56,780 | $57,600 | $45,560 | $46,486 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $56,490 | $55,290 | $46,170 | $46,261 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $52,310 | $55,330 | $39,100 | $43,028 | 86 |
*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 49-9041.
- 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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