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Paramedics average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lafayette$59,690
- New Orleans$58,060
- Slidell$54,410
- Alexandria$53,690
- Baton Rouge$52,820
- Monroe$50,200
- Shreveport$49,990
- Houma$49,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $59,690 | $61,880 | $55,720 | $48,736 | 87 |
| New Orleans | $58,060 | $59,210 | $50,680 | $47,476 | 93 |
| Slidell | $54,410 | $58,520 | $48,280 | $44,652 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $53,690 | $51,940 | $49,120 | $44,095 | 86 |
| Baton Rouge | $52,820 | $53,820 | $37,530 | $43,423 | 91 |
| Monroe | $50,200 | $49,270 | $44,210 | $41,396 | 84 |
| Shreveport | $49,990 | $48,780 | $42,000 | $41,234 | 85 |
| Houma | $49,760 | $49,880 | $39,910 | $41,056 | 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 29-2043.
- 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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