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Packers and Packagers, Hand average salary by city in Louisiana
- Monroe$34,210
- Baton Rouge$32,750
- New Orleans$30,980
- Lake Charles$29,360
- Shreveport$29,130
- Lafayette$29,060
- Alexandria$28,980
- Hammond$27,150
- Houma$24,370
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $34,210 | $38,280 | $23,360 | $29,028 | 84 |
| Baton Rouge | $32,750 | $28,150 | $22,360 | $27,898 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $30,980 | $28,120 | $23,520 | $26,529 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $29,360 | $26,480 | $21,700 | $25,276 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $29,130 | $27,740 | $21,570 | $25,098 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $29,060 | $27,230 | $22,090 | $25,044 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $28,980 | $25,230 | $23,090 | $24,982 | 86 |
| Hammond | $27,150 | $28,510 | $21,400 | $23,540 | 84 |
| Houma | $24,370 | $23,740 | $20,880 | $21,334 | 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 53-7064.
- 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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