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Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$71,600
- Houma$71,110
- New Orleans$69,710
- Lafayette$69,310
- Alexandria$63,940
- Slidell$63,650
- Hammond$57,530
- Shreveport$57,380
- Monroe$54,810
- Lake Charles$49,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $71,600 | $60,090 | $46,190 | $57,439 | 91 |
| Houma | $71,110 | $60,840 | $46,320 | $57,109 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $69,710 | $59,120 | $46,680 | $56,166 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $69,310 | $60,490 | $48,170 | $55,897 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $63,940 | $49,940 | $35,770 | $52,024 | 86 |
| Slidell | $63,650 | $50,320 | $38,350 | $51,800 | 93 |
| Hammond | $57,530 | $49,240 | $36,250 | $47,066 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $57,380 | $48,630 | $39,080 | $46,950 | 85 |
| Monroe | $54,810 | $47,980 | $38,010 | $44,962 | 84 |
| Lake Charles | $49,380 | $37,650 | $35,240 | $40,762 | 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 41-3021.
- 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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