Advertisement
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary average salary by city in Louisiana
- Lake Charles$34,540
- Shreveport$33,170
- New Orleans$31,090
- Slidell$29,330
- Baton Rouge$29,170
- Monroe$28,860
- Lafayette$25,090
- Houma$24,970
- Hammond$23,780
- Alexandria$22,590
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $34,540 | $31,610 | $26,430 | $29,283 | 86 |
| Shreveport | $33,170 | $30,500 | $24,180 | $28,223 | 85 |
| New Orleans | $31,090 | $28,560 | $26,340 | $26,614 | 93 |
| Slidell | $29,330 | $28,330 | $28,330 | $25,253 | 93 |
| Baton Rouge | $29,170 | $26,880 | $22,410 | $25,129 | 91 |
| Monroe | $28,860 | $28,210 | $21,620 | $24,889 | 84 |
| Lafayette | $25,090 | $22,000 | $21,260 | $21,905 | 87 |
| Houma | $24,970 | $23,630 | $22,900 | $21,810 | 85 |
| Hammond | $23,780 | $20,930 | $20,680 | $20,866 | 84 |
| Alexandria | $22,590 | $20,730 | $20,630 | $19,921 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in other states
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Louisiana
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 25-9045.
- 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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.