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Public Safety Telecommunicators average salary by city in Louisiana
- Shreveport$54,380
- Baton Rouge$49,070
- New Orleans$47,170
- Alexandria$43,640
- Lake Charles$43,020
- Slidell$42,630
- Houma$39,180
- Monroe$38,610
- Lafayette$38,380
- Hammond$36,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport | $54,380 | $51,020 | $37,980 | $44,629 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $49,070 | $48,550 | $37,410 | $40,522 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $47,170 | $46,180 | $37,790 | $39,052 | 93 |
| Alexandria | $43,640 | $46,080 | $34,260 | $36,322 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $43,020 | $47,280 | $31,710 | $35,842 | 86 |
| Slidell | $42,630 | $39,650 | $39,430 | $35,541 | 93 |
| Houma | $39,180 | $37,220 | $31,650 | $32,872 | 85 |
| Monroe | $38,610 | $35,040 | $32,130 | $32,431 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $38,380 | $36,500 | $28,440 | $32,253 | 87 |
| Hammond | $36,450 | $31,930 | $30,480 | $30,760 | 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 43-5031.
- 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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