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Lawyers average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$144,250
- Alexandria$139,710
- Lafayette$131,600
- Lake Charles$122,000
- Monroe$116,840
- Shreveport$115,550
- Baton Rouge$112,100
- Hammond$103,010
- Houma$101,700
- Slidell$101,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $144,250 | $121,290 | $78,890 | $105,920 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $139,710 | $108,720 | $78,790 | $102,953 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $131,600 | $111,160 | $90,370 | $97,653 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $122,000 | $101,690 | $74,750 | $91,379 | 86 |
| Monroe | $116,840 | $94,720 | $68,410 | $87,908 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $115,550 | $98,900 | $76,980 | $87,039 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $112,100 | $102,070 | $76,660 | $84,716 | 91 |
| Hammond | $103,010 | $78,110 | $57,510 | $78,593 | 84 |
| Houma | $101,700 | $93,840 | $65,290 | $77,711 | 85 |
| Slidell | $101,630 | $84,590 | $59,990 | $77,664 | 93 |
*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 23-1011.
- 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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