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Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$34,280
- Slidell$33,770
- Shreveport$33,590
- Hammond$32,840
- Baton Rouge$32,830
- Alexandria$32,640
- Lake Charles$32,580
- Lafayette$30,850
- Houma$30,720
- Monroe$30,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $34,280 | $34,320 | $30,260 | $29,082 | 93 |
| Slidell | $33,770 | $34,050 | $30,350 | $28,687 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $33,590 | $32,160 | $29,570 | $28,548 | 85 |
| Hammond | $32,840 | $33,010 | $28,710 | $27,968 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $32,830 | $31,220 | $29,980 | $27,960 | 91 |
| Alexandria | $32,640 | $30,650 | $28,840 | $27,813 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $32,580 | $33,850 | $30,220 | $27,767 | 86 |
| Lafayette | $30,850 | $29,960 | $28,730 | $26,429 | 87 |
| Houma | $30,720 | $30,140 | $29,380 | $26,328 | 85 |
| Monroe | $30,500 | $29,880 | $28,820 | $26,158 | 84 |
*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 31-1131.
- 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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