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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$73,740
- New Orleans$63,910
- Houma$62,240
- Baton Rouge$62,210
- Shreveport$54,780
- Slidell$53,580
- Hammond$50,200
- Monroe$47,550
- Alexandria$47,330
- Lafayette$47,020
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $73,740 | $63,570 | $49,400 | $58,880 | 86 |
| New Orleans | $63,910 | $60,360 | $38,650 | $52,001 | 93 |
| Houma | $62,240 | $59,870 | $45,960 | $50,709 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $62,210 | $59,720 | $46,750 | $50,686 | 91 |
| Shreveport | $54,780 | $50,370 | $38,180 | $44,939 | 85 |
| Slidell | $53,580 | $50,240 | $35,880 | $44,010 | 93 |
| Hammond | $50,200 | $42,950 | $35,550 | $41,396 | 84 |
| Monroe | $47,550 | $45,800 | $37,020 | $39,346 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $47,330 | $43,740 | $31,250 | $39,176 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $47,020 | $37,110 | $37,110 | $38,936 | 87 |
*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 51-9061.
- 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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