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Office Clerks, General average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$36,010
- New Orleans$35,770
- Alexandria$35,020
- Baton Rouge$34,990
- Lafayette$34,280
- Lake Charles$34,180
- Slidell$33,960
- Hammond$33,350
- Monroe$32,920
- Houma$32,720
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $36,010 | $33,990 | $27,790 | $30,420 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $35,770 | $33,860 | $24,560 | $30,234 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $35,020 | $32,340 | $26,540 | $29,654 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $34,990 | $32,520 | $26,600 | $29,631 | 91 |
| Lafayette | $34,280 | $34,510 | $27,650 | $29,082 | 87 |
| Lake Charles | $34,180 | $31,630 | $25,590 | $29,004 | 86 |
| Slidell | $33,960 | $31,760 | $23,890 | $28,834 | 93 |
| Hammond | $33,350 | $30,980 | $24,980 | $28,362 | 84 |
| Monroe | $32,920 | $30,280 | $24,650 | $28,030 | 84 |
| Houma | $32,720 | $29,880 | $22,380 | $27,875 | 85 |
*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 43-9061.
- 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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