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Medical Records Specialists average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$54,030
- New Orleans$52,730
- Hammond$51,980
- Shreveport$50,190
- Slidell$48,970
- Alexandria$45,640
- Monroe$44,070
- Houma$43,770
- Lafayette$41,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $54,030 | $46,610 | $39,410 | $44,358 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $52,730 | $46,930 | $37,040 | $43,353 | 93 |
| Hammond | $51,980 | $48,060 | $38,440 | $42,773 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $50,190 | $48,380 | $37,400 | $41,388 | 85 |
| Slidell | $48,970 | $43,300 | $37,660 | $40,445 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $45,640 | $37,640 | $33,920 | $37,869 | 86 |
| Monroe | $44,070 | $39,350 | $35,510 | $36,654 | 84 |
| Houma | $43,770 | $40,350 | $36,250 | $36,422 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $41,890 | $37,440 | $33,370 | $34,968 | 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 29-2072.
- 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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