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Veterinarians average salary by city in Louisiana
- New Orleans$127,820
- Shreveport$127,720
- Baton Rouge$127,470
- Slidell$126,930
- Lafayette$123,490
- Alexandria$118,490
- Lake Charles$117,870
- Monroe$115,270
- Hammond$111,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $127,820 | $128,360 | $91,230 | $95,183 | 93 |
| Shreveport | $127,720 | $124,970 | $79,010 | $95,117 | 85 |
| Baton Rouge | $127,470 | $126,890 | $78,400 | $94,954 | 91 |
| Slidell | $126,930 | $128,500 | $90,570 | $94,601 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $123,490 | $124,470 | $78,590 | $92,353 | 87 |
| Alexandria | $118,490 | $104,580 | $79,690 | $89,019 | 86 |
| Lake Charles | $117,870 | $115,210 | $74,430 | $88,602 | 86 |
| Monroe | $115,270 | $117,400 | $76,510 | $86,851 | 84 |
| Hammond | $111,610 | $112,140 | $78,970 | $84,386 | 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 29-1131.
- 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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