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Retail Salespersons average salary by city in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge$33,770
- New Orleans$33,640
- Slidell$33,100
- Lake Charles$32,080
- Shreveport$31,920
- Houma$31,710
- Lafayette$31,310
- Hammond$31,220
- Alexandria$30,930
- Monroe$30,710
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $33,770 | $30,070 | $26,650 | $28,687 | 91 |
| New Orleans | $33,640 | $30,400 | $27,260 | $28,587 | 93 |
| Slidell | $33,100 | $29,280 | $26,970 | $28,169 | 93 |
| Lake Charles | $32,080 | $28,780 | $24,020 | $27,380 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $31,920 | $28,990 | $26,500 | $27,256 | 85 |
| Houma | $31,710 | $29,220 | $23,810 | $27,094 | 85 |
| Lafayette | $31,310 | $28,600 | $23,670 | $26,785 | 87 |
| Hammond | $31,220 | $28,570 | $23,250 | $26,715 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $30,930 | $28,660 | $23,600 | $26,491 | 86 |
| Monroe | $30,710 | $27,710 | $22,850 | $26,320 | 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 41-2031.
- 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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