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Postal Service Clerks average salary by city in Louisiana
- Hammond$65,370
- Houma$64,600
- Baton Rouge$63,680
- Lake Charles$63,270
- Slidell$63,040
- Shreveport$62,680
- Lafayette$62,510
- New Orleans$62,450
- Alexandria$61,720
- Monroe$61,700
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $65,370 | $66,600 | $57,430 | $53,130 | 84 |
| Houma | $64,600 | $64,670 | $56,390 | $52,534 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $63,680 | $64,480 | $58,470 | $51,823 | 91 |
| Lake Charles | $63,270 | $62,610 | $56,390 | $51,506 | 86 |
| Slidell | $63,040 | $61,640 | $56,390 | $51,328 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $62,680 | $64,670 | $55,660 | $51,049 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $62,510 | $62,610 | $56,740 | $50,918 | 87 |
| New Orleans | $62,450 | $62,370 | $56,390 | $50,871 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $61,720 | $65,020 | $56,050 | $50,307 | 86 |
| Monroe | $61,700 | $62,130 | $54,330 | $50,291 | 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 43-5051.
- 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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